WFP scales up assistance for families hit by Venezuela earthquakes

Country: Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) Source: World Food Programme CARACAS, Venezuela – The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is rapidly scaling its operations in Venezuela and expanding food assistance aimed at reaching up to half a million people in the areas hardest hit by last week’s earthquakes. Thousands of people have been displaced after two powerful earthquakes struck on 24 June, destroying homes, infrastructure, and livelihoods across at least seven states. Many families