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In Venezuela, the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) reports that more than 100 aid organizations have carried out over 2,200 activities to help people affected by last month’s earthquakes and to meet preexisting needs, from the delivery of hot meals to the distribution of tents across 14 states.

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Stéphane Dujarric

Stéphane Dujarric

Spokesperson for the Secretary-General

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Farhan Haq

Farhan Haq

Deputy Spokesperson for the Secretary-General

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Stéphanie Tremblay

Stéphanie Tremblay

Associate Spokesperson for the Secretary-General

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Daniela Gross De Almeida

Daniela Gross De Almeida

Associate Spokesperson for the Secretary-General

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Shirin Yaseen

Shirin Yaseen

Associate Spokesperson for the Secretary-General

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