Regional network stands with Venezuelan community after June 24 earthquakes

The InterAmerican Network of Academies of Sciences (IANAS) has expressed its solidarity with the Venezuelan community following the earthquakes that have affected the country on June 24, 2026. In a letter addressed to Alicia Ponte-Sucre, President of the Academia de Ciencias Físicas, Matemáticas y Naturales (ACFIMAN), IANAS Co-Chairs Karen B. Strier and Alberto Gago conveyed their concern and support on behalf of the regional network. Click here to access the letter (available in Spanish).

In the communication, IANAS extends its sincere solidarity to all those impacted by the seismic events in Venezuela and conveys its deep concern for the consequences faced by the population. The message reflects empathy for affected families and communities, as well as recognition of the efforts of institutions responding to the challenges generated by the earthquakes.

Science at the forefront of resilience and recovery efforts

The letter also highlights the important role of ACFIMAN, emphasizing its function as a source of knowledge, guidance, and connection within the scientific community. It underscores that situations like these demonstrate the fundamental importance of science, not only for understanding natural phenomena such as earthquakes, but also for supporting resilience and recovery processes.

IANAS, a network dedicated to fostering scientific cooperation across the Americas, reaffirmed its commitment to collaboration and mutual support. The message stresses the value of strengthening regional ties and mobilizing scientific knowledge to respond to common challenges and for the benefit of societies.

The communication concludes by conveying a strong sense of unity and support for ACFIMAN and the Venezuelan community, emphasizing that they are not alone in facing this difficult situation and reaffirming a shared commitment to knowledge, solidarity, and societal well-being, reinforcing the sense of unity among the scientific institutions of the Americas.