ON
← Back to feed
World Bank estimates Venezuela earthquakes caused $19.6bn in damage
Qatar🏛️ PoliticsCenter5 hr. ago

World Bank estimates Venezuela earthquakes caused $19.6bn in damage

The World Bank has estimated that two major earthquakes in Venezuela caused approximately $19.6 billion in physical damage, with 47% of this affecting residential buildings, 27% impacting infrastructure, and 26% damaging non-residential structures. The earthquakes, which occurred on June 24, are reported to have killed at least 5,000 people, injured nearly 17,000, and left 18,000 homeless. The World Bank emphasized the importance of accurate data for effective recovery efforts, noting that Venezuela already faces significant economic challenges, with 76% of its population living in poverty. The assessment used various methods including seismic data, satellite imagery, and reports from government and humanitarian organizations. While international support has been pledged, the funding sources for recovery remain uncertain.

How each side covered it

The same event, grouped by the political lean of the outlets covering it.

How each side covered it

Support independent, bias-aware news and unlock the social pulse, community voting, and your personalized For You feed.

Become a Supporter

Covered around the world

The same event as reported in other countries.

Covered around the world

Support independent, bias-aware news and unlock the social pulse, community voting, and your personalized For You feed.

Become a Supporter

Claims check

Key factual claims, and how many sources assert vs dispute each.

Claims check

Support independent, bias-aware news and unlock the social pulse, community voting, and your personalized For You feed.

Become a Supporter

1 reports

Al Jazeera English logoAl Jazeera EnglishState / PublicCenter5 hr. ago
World Bank estimates Venezuela earthquakes caused $19.6bn in damage

The World Bank has estimated that two major earthquakes in Venezuela caused approximately $19.6 billion in physical damage, with 47% of this affecting residential buildings, 27% impacting infrastructure, and 26% damaging non-residential structures. The earthquakes, which occurred on June 24, are reported to have killed at least 5,000 people, injured nearly 17,000, and left 18,000 homeless. The World Bank emphasized the importance of accurate data for effective recovery efforts, noting that Venezuela already faces significant economic challenges, with 76% of its population living in poverty. The assessment used various methods including seismic data, satellite imagery, and reports from government and humanitarian organizations. While international support has been pledged, the funding sources for recovery remain uncertain.

Bias read (Center): The article presents factual information from the World Bank regarding the extent of damage caused by the earthquakes in Venezuela. It includes quotes from the World Bank representative and mentions the economic situation in Venezuela but does not exhibit clear bias towards any particular political,

Keep the news honest.

ObjectiveNews is reader-funded and ad-free — we show you the bias instead of hiding it. Support independent journalism for €5/month.

Become a Supporter

Related stories