Dublul seism din Venezuela a provocat pagube de 19,6 miliarde de dolari, estimează Banca Mondială

A recent earthquake in Venezuela caused direct damages estimated at $19.6 billion, with reconstruction costs potentially doubling that figure. The World Bank reported that over 5,278 people died, and many more were injured or displaced. This disaster, the worst since 1812, struck a country already facing severe economic challenges, including a poverty rate exceeding 76%. The World Bank is collaborating with Venezuelan authorities to assess recovery costs, emphasizing the need for significant investment to avoid long-term economic decline. Without increased public and private investment, Venezuela's economic recovery may lag until at least 2036.