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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Earthquakes in Venezuela: the UK’s response

06 July 2026 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office

Proposed by Chris Elmore Lab Ogmore

Foreign Affairs

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At a glance

Key points

  • UK has mobilised a 5.8 million humanitarian response package for earthquakes in Venezuela
  • UK ISAR teams with search dogs and an emergency medical team with a field hospital have been deployed
  • Public donations are being matched through the Aid Match programme

Issue summary

This statement addresses the UK's response to earthquakes in Venezuela and outlines the government's efforts to provide humanitarian aid.

Action requested

The UK has mobilised a £5.8 million humanitarian response package, deployed UK ISAR teams with search dogs, sent an emergency medical team with a field hospital, and matched public donations through Aid Match. The statement also highlights ongoing support for British nationals in the affected areas.

Key facts

  • Two major earthquakes occurred on 24 June measuring 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude.
  • Estimated thousands of fatalities and over 16,000 people injured.
  • UK has deployed a £5.8 million humanitarian response package.
  • A 68-person UK ISAR team with six specialist search dogs was sent.
  • The UK's Emergency Medical Team is deploying a fully equipped field hospital to treat up to 100 outpatients daily.
  • Aid Match doubled public donations, reaching £2 million.
  • Disasters Emergency Committee appeal raised over £7 million.
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