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World Bank in talks with Venezuela authorities after major earthquakes

By Thomson Reuters Jun 25, 2026 | 1:50 PM

June 25 (Reuters) – The World Bank Group ​said on ‌Thursday it is in contact with Venezuelan ‌authorities ​and ⁠assessing how ⁠best to support the country after two ​powerful earthquakes, with ⁠thousands feared ⁠dead.

The multilateral ​lender said ​it stood ready to ‌work with the government and ⁠could provide assistance, including technical support ⁠and ‌coordination with ⁠international partners ​responding ‌to the ​disaster.

(Reporting by ⁠Mrinmay Dey in Mexico City; Editing by Chris ​Reese)