Supporting the People of Venezuela Following the June Earthquakes

That the Parliament expresses its continuing solidarity with the people of Venezuela following the two devastating earthquakes that struck the country on 24 June 2026; mourns the thousands of people who lost their lives and recognises that many families are still searching for missing loved ones; understands that homes and essential infrastructure were destroyed and communities were left in urgent need of food, clean water, shelter, healthcare and long-term support; further understands that the disaster struck a country already experiencing a severe humanitarian and economic crisis; welcomes the work of local responders, international humanitarian organisations and the 14 Disasters Emergency Committee member charities responding alongside their partners in Venezuela; further welcomes the £250,000 provided by the Scottish Government from its Humanitarian Emergency Fund and the generosity that has raised more than £20 million through the DEC Venezuela Earthquake Appeal; recognises that the need for humanitarian assistance and reconstruction continues long after the disaster has left the headlines; encourages people in Scotland who are able to do so to support the appeal; calls for humanitarian assistance to reach affected communities safely and according to need, and affirms Scotland’s responsibility to act as a good global citizen by supporting people affected by humanitarian emergencies.