Jorge Rodríguez: Under no circumstances will debris be thrown into the sea!

Published at: 11/07/2026 02:27 PM

The president of the General Staff for the Creation of Transitional Camps, Jorge Rodríguez, rejected disinformation about the management of the debris generated after the double earthquake of June 24.

He pointed out that some versions disseminated on social networks seek to generate damage and confusion in the midst of a process that requires technical rigor and institutional responsibility.

“Under no circumstances is debris going to be thrown into the sea. Venezuela is one of the few countries that strictly protects its marine fauna,” he said. He added that a video circulated of “a typical influencer with long hair and a sloppy beard” claiming that the waste was being thrown into the sea, which he described as a falsehood.

Rodríguez explained that the country convened international experts to evaluate the total volume of material —1 million 280 thousand tons of rubble— and study reuse mechanisms. He indicated that there are technologies that allow components to be separated for later uses, such as the expansion of the runway at Simón Bolívar International Airport. “What is completely certain is that this is not going to be thrown into the sea,” he reiterated.

He asked the media to disassemble unfounded versions. “Tell the influencer that one please deny himself. He's not going to do it, but so that you can see the kind of nonsense that causes harm,” he said.

Rodríguez also reported on the evolution of the search work. “As long as there is life, there is hope,” he said, confirming that one or two tracking points are still active, supported by international teams capable of detecting heat, heart rate or minimal signs of human or animal life under collapsed structures.

He explained that debris removal is progressing slowly for humanitarian and technical reasons. An abrupt removal with heavy machinery could put survivors at risk or prevent the recovery of bodies. “Grief also involves recognizing the loved one who died and proceeding to his burial,” he said.

The operation continues with safety protocols, support for families and coordination with international teams deployed in the affected areas.

Mazo News Team