Venezuela earthquake damages add up to almost $20 billion, World Bank says

Jul 23, 2026 · 2:03 PM UTC ·5 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 18 views

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The 24 June Venezuela earthquakes could have resulted in around $19.6 billion (€17.2bn) worth of direct physical damage, according to the World Bank Group. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT This significant number reveals a crucial need for the country to invest in timely and resilient reconstruction, in order for the economy to recover. The findings were highlighted in a Global Rapid Damage Estimation (GRADE), carried out by the World Bank and published on Thursday.

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▪The 24 June Venezuela earthquakes could have resulted in around $19.6 billion (€17.2bn) worth of direct physical damage, according to the World Bank Group.
▪ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT This significant number reveals a crucial need for the country to invest in timely and resilient reconstruction, in order for the economy to recover.
▪The findings were highlighted in a Global Rapid Damage Estimation (GRADE), carried out by the World Bank and published on Thursday.

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▪ Venezuela Earthquake Damage Put at US$19.6 Billion — The Rio Times
▪ Venezuela quakes caused $19.6 billion in damage, World Bank report shows — The Straits Times

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Business Economy Venezuela earthquake damages add up to almost $20 billion, World Bank says Rescue workers and relatives look at the searching to recovery bodies in a collapsed building by the earthquakes in La Guaira, Venezuela, Tuesday, July 21, 2026. - Copyright AP Photo/ Ariana Cubillos Copyright AP Photo/ Ariana Cubillos By Indrabati Lahiri Published on 23/07/2026 - 16:03 GMT+2•Updated 16:05 Share Comments Add Euronews on Google Share Facebook Twitter Flipboard Send Reddit Linkedin Messenger Telegram VK Bluesky Threads Whatsapp Almost a month after the devastating earthquakes, Venezuela has a mammoth task ahead in terms of rebuilding, rehabilitating and mitigating the social and economic damage of the biggest natural disaster in decades.

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