# Venezuela earthquakes cause $19.6 billion in damage, World Bank says

The World Bank estimates that a series of earthquakes in Venezuela caused $19.6 billion in damage. The assessment highlights the severe economic toll on the crisis-hit nation, further straining its recovery. This underscores the compounding challenges Venezuela faces from natural disasters amid ongoing political and economic instability.

**Importance:** 4/5

## Sources

### World
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/7/23/world-bank-estimates-venezuela-earthquakes-caused-19-6bn-in-damage?traffic_source=rss) — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 18:41:22 +0000
- [BBC World](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/cwylplxk8nko?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 05:47:11 GMT