On June 25, 2026, one day after a series of devastating earthquakes struck the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) released an official statement extending heartfelt condolences to the South American nation over the human and material cost of the natural disaster.
The earthquakes, which hit on June 24, have left a trail of destruction across affected regions, claiming multiple lives, leaving hundreds injured, and destroying or damaging thousands of residential properties and critical public infrastructure. In the official message, CARICOM emphasized that the entire Caribbean bloc stands in unwavering solidarity with the Venezuelan people as they grapple with the overwhelming grief and disruption caused by the disaster.
The regional bloc also offered specific prayers and well-wishes for the speedy recovery of those injured in the quakes, and for the safe resettlement of thousands of people who have been displaced from their homes. CARICOM further highlighted its recognition of the extraordinary work being carried out by emergency response teams, first responders, and ordinary Venezuelan citizens, who have been working around the clock in difficult, hazardous conditions to pull survivors from rubble and deliver life-saving aid to vulnerable affected communities.
Concluding the statement, CARICOM expressed its hope that the people of Venezuela will find the strength and resilience needed to weather this crisis, as they begin the long, challenging work of recovery and rebuilding communities impacted by the disaster. The statement was originally published via Caribbean news outlet SKNVibes.com, which noted that the release was distributed unchanged as received from CARICOM.