In brief
The 2026 earthquakes left thousands homeless, forcing the community in Catia la Mar to seek refuge in a local baseball stadium. BBC correspondent Will Grant reported that survivors are sleeping outdoors or in tents, while awaiting temporary accommodation by authorities. Food and clothing are being supplied by donors, but long‑term relief remains uncertain. The incident underscores the need for robust disaster response and infrastructure resilience in the region.
The twin earthquakes that struck Venezuela last Wednesday left thousands homeless. In the northern coastal town of Catia la Mar, residents fled to a local baseball stadium, now serving as an emergency shelter where survivors are sleeping outdoors or in tents.
BBC correspondent Will Grant visited the site and spoke to people who have had no place to stay since the tremors. “We are waiting for the government to find temporary accommodation while we rebuild,” said one woman.
For now, aid organisations and local donors are supplying food and clothing, but the long‑term relief plan remains unclear. The story highlights the urgent need for disaster preparedness and swift government response in the region.
