IRC VP says Venezuela earthquake worsened humanitarian crisis

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Elinor Raikes says Venezuela’s earthquake devastation is compounded by economic collapse and displacement.

WHO: Elinor Raikes, Vice President and Head of Program Delivery at the International Rescue Committee

WHAT: Warned that the Venezuela earthquake is the start of a prolonged humanitarian crisis amid economic collapse, displacement, weakened services, and reduced funding

WHEN: Jun 29, 2026 at 8:45 AM ET

WHERE: Venezuela

WHY: The earthquake’s devastation is being exacerbated by economic collapse, displacement, weakened public services, and shrinking humanitarian funding.

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