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Venezuela

Venezuela: Civil Unrest Emergency Plan of Action DREF Operation n° MDRVE002

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A. Situation analysis

Description of the emergency

Since 12 February civil unrest in several parts of Venezuela has been reported. According to figures from the Government of Venezuela, 8 people have died and 137 have been injured in several cities. Concentrations have been increasing, forcing the temporary closure of stores near crowds. Some of the cities reporting civil unrest are Caracas, Caroni, Carabobo Valencia, Vargas, Lara, Merida, Bolívar among others. Public transportation is scarce, there is absenteeism from work in various parts of the country and food shortages are being reported as result of the unrest.

Summary of the current response

Overview of Host National Society

In preparation for the current crisis, the Venezuelan Red Cross, with support from the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), has developed a contingency plan for these events. The plan has been activated and all the Venezuelan Red Cross branches are currently on alert and responding to assist people who require Red Cross services, according to the seven Fundamental Principles of the Red Cross Red Crescent Movement. All Venezuelan Red Cross branches have been in constant coordination and communication with the National Society’s headquarters office in Caracas, reporting all actions that have been performed up to date. The Venezuelan Red Cross has 24 branches throughout the country: