Cyprus offers humanitarian aid to Venezuela following earthquakes

On June 25, 2026, the Cypriot Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced its readiness to assist Venezuela with humanitarian aid following two destructive earthquakes. Official reports state that 164 people have died and 971 have been injured as a result of the tremors. The Cypriot government expressed its deep condolences for the loss of life and the widespread destruction reported in the affected areas. Nicosia is closely monitoring the situation and stated it would coordinate support through existing European Union mechanisms. While some local media sources noted fears of thousands of casualties, official government statistics currently cite the casualty figures at 164 dead and 971 injured. The Ministry reaffirmed its solidarity with the Venezuelan people during this crisis. No specific timeline for the deployment of aid has been announced at this stage.