# UNHCR humanitarian response in Venezuela

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/unhcr-humanitarian-response-in-venezuela
> Updated: 2026-10-27T11:20:02.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

Following devastating earthquakes in June that caused over 6,000 deaths, UNHCR High Commissioner Barham Salih visited Venezuela to strengthen bilateral cooperation and address disaster recovery. The mission focused on reinforcing protection efforts and finding durable solutions for displaced populations and those in temporary shelters.

Building on these efforts, the Venezuelan Ombudsman's Office and UNHCR signed a Memorandum of Understanding to enhance institutional cooperation. This agreement aims to improve protection mechanisms for refugees, stateless persons, and returnees through technical assistance and the decentralization of legal and humanitarian services via the “brigadas defensoriales” (Ombudsman Brigades).

## Timeline

### 2026-10-27: Venezuela and UNHCR sign agreement to protect refugees and returnees

The Venezuelan Ombudsman's Office and UNHCR have signed an agreement to enhance protection and technical assistance for refugees, stateless persons, and returnees through decentralized community brigades.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/venezuela-and-unhcr-sign-agreement-to-protect-refugees-and-returnees

### 2026-10-04: UNHCR High Commissioner visits Venezuela to aid earthquake recovery

UNHCR High Commissioner Barham Salih is visiting Venezuela to coordinate humanitarian aid and reconstruction efforts following the devastating June earthquakes that caused over 6,000 deaths.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/unhcr-high-commissioner-visits-venezuela-to-aid-earthquake-recovery

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