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    "body": "<p>The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission extends its deepest condolences and solidarity to the people and Government of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela following the devastating earthquakes that have claimed lives, caused widespread destruction, and brought profound grief to countless families and communities.</p><p>The OECS Commission joins the people of Venezuela in mourning those who have lost their lives and expresses its heartfelt sympathies to all who have been injured, displaced, or otherwise affected by this tragedy. Our thoughts are also with the first responders, medical personnel, emergency workers, and volunteers whose courage and dedication continue to bring hope and relief to those in need.</p><p>Across Venezuela, families and communities now face the difficult task of rebuilding their homes and restoring their lives. The road ahead will demand patience, tenacity, and resilience. The OECS Commission is confident that the strength, determination, and solidarity of the Venezuelan people will again guide the nation through this challenging period.</p><p>The peoples and Governments of the Eastern Caribbean stand in solidarity with the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela during this time of crisis. The OECS Commission reaffirms the bonds of friendship that unite our region and conveys its sincere wishes for strength, healing, and a swift recovery for all those affected.</p><div class=\"release-content-contact\" id=\"contact-28a55652-c1d7-476c-8769-34537ee56b4b\">\n    \n    <div class=\"release-content-contact__details\">\n        <strong class=\"release-content-contact__name\">OECS Communications Unit</strong>\n        <em class=\"release-content-contact__description\">Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States</em>\n        <ul class=\"release-content-contact__details-list\"><li class=\"release-content-contact__details-list-item\"><a href=\"mailto:media@oecs.int\"  class=\"release-content-contact__details-list-item-link\" title=\"media@oecs.int\"><svg class=\"icon icon-paper-plane release-content-contact__details-list-item-icon\">\n                <use xlink:href=\"#icon-paper-plane\"></use>\n            </svg>media@oecs.int</a></li>\n<li class=\"release-content-contact__details-list-item\"><a href=\"tel:+1758-455-6327\"  class=\"release-content-contact__details-list-item-link\" title=\"+1758-455-6327\"><svg class=\"icon icon-phone release-content-contact__details-list-item-icon\">\n                <use xlink:href=\"#icon-phone\"></use>\n            </svg>+1758-455-6327</a></li>\n<li class=\"release-content-contact__details-list-item\"><a href=\"https://twitter.com/@oecscommission\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"release-content-contact__details-list-item-link\" title=\"@oecscommission\"><svg class=\"icon icon-twitter release-content-contact__details-list-item-icon\">\n                <use xlink:href=\"#icon-twitter\"></use>\n            </svg>@oecscommission</a></li>\n<li class=\"release-content-contact__details-list-item\"><a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/@OECSCommission\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"release-content-contact__details-list-item-link\" title=\"@OECSCommission\"><svg class=\"icon icon-facebook release-content-contact__details-list-item-icon\">\n                <use xlink:href=\"#icon-facebook\"></use>\n            </svg>@OECSCommission</a></li>\n<li class=\"release-content-contact__details-list-item\"><a href=\"http://www.oecs.int\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"release-content-contact__details-list-item-link\" title=\"oecs.int\"><svg class=\"icon icon-browser release-content-contact__details-list-item-icon\">\n                <use xlink:href=\"#icon-browser\"></use>\n            </svg>oecs.int</a></li></ul>\n    </div>\n</div><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>",
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