Venezuela seeks recovery of UK-held gold to fund earthquake relief

Venezuela earthquake recovery Bank of England gold seizure seismic disaster relief Venezuelan school rehabilitation diplomatic appointments

Venezuela is seeking to recover approximately 31 tons of gold, valued at over $1.2 billion, currently held by the Bank of England. National Assembly President Jorge Rodríguez stated that if these funds are released, they will be used entirely to assist victims of the devastating earthquakes that struck the country on June 24, which recorded magnitudes of 7.2 and 7.5 and resulted in over 6,400 deaths.

In response to the seismic activity, the Venezuelan government has launched extensive recovery efforts. Acting President Delcy Rodríguez reported that 1,019 schools were affected by the tremors, and a national plan is underway to rehabilitate educational infrastructure. Additionally, the government is managing controlled demolitions of unstable structures and working with the United Nations to transition from emergency seismic relief to long-term sustainable development projects.

On the diplomatic front, the National Assembly has appointed Ramón Gordils as the new ambassador to Egypt, a role that includes concurrent representation in Eritrea and Sudan, as well as representing Venezuela at the League of Arab States. Meanwhile, reports indicate ongoing negotiations between the United States and Venezuela regarding potential U.S. participation in various Venezuelan oil fields.

Entities

Bank of England · Delcy Rodríguez · Jorge Rodríguez · Netherlands · Palacio de Miraflores · Ramón Gordils · United Nations · Venezuela · Álvaro Rodríguez

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[● 2 SOURCES] The National Assembly appointed Ramón Gordils as the new ambassador to Egypt. www.entornointeligente.com · lapatilla.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Direct physical damages from the earthquakes are estimated at approximately $6.7 billion. alertas24.com
[● 3 SOURCES] The Bank of England holds approximately 31 tons of Venezuelan gold, valued at over $1.2 billion. baotintuc.vn · alertas24.com · www.alminuto.mx
[○ 1 SOURCE] Venezuela and the UN are transitioning from emergency seismic response to long-term development cooperation. questiondigital.com
[● 3 SOURCES] The death toll from the earthquakes has exceeded 6,400 people. baotintuc.vn · alertas24.com · questiondigital.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Two earthquakes with magnitudes of 7.2 and 7.5 struck Venezuela on June 24. baotintuc.vn · alertas24.com · questiondigital.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Jorge Rodríguez stated that recovered gold from the Bank of England would be used to aid earthquake victims and Venezuelan citizens. baotintuc.vn · alertas24.com · www.alminuto.mx
[● 2 SOURCES] A total of 1,019 schools were affected by the earthquakes. www.notitarde.com.ve · caraotadigital.net