- The Guardian
- Issue #2197
The Communist Party of Australia (CPA) sends its deepest message of solidarity with the Venezuelan people, the Bolivarian government, all progressive organisations, unions, grass roots communes, and our fraternal comrades in the Communist Party of Venezuela (CPV).
We pay tribute to all those on the front line, rescue and health workers, attending the victims in the aftermath of two catastrophic earthquakes that struck on the 24th of June, impacting La Guaira, Simon Bolivar International Airport, and the capital Caracas.
We are receiving reports on the growing number of deaths and injured people. The Venezuelan people urgently need humanitarian assistance and solidarity from the international community.
The CPA calls on the Australian government to join the international call and send urgent aid to the people of Venezuela.
The heroic Venezuelan people are enduring a difficult year, which began with the military attacks of 3 January and the illegal kidnapping of President Maduro and his wife, Parliamentarian Cilia Flores, leading to the death of over 100 people, including 32 Cuban heroes. Under Trump and Rubio, the United States of America is ratcheting up its genocidal, imperialist offensive in the region.
The unity of the Venezuelan people will overcome this new challenge brought about by a natural disaster of two back-to-back earthquakes.
Our hearts go out to the families who have lost loved ones in this tragedy, and we wish the injured a speedy recovery. Venezuela is not alone!
International Department
Central Committee
Communist Party of Australia
27 June 2026
