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The Regional Government of Madeira has created a temporary mission structure to coordinate the humanitarian response and support for Madeiran communities affected by the earthquakes in Venezuela.
Following the earthquakes that struck the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela on June 24, 2026, the Regional Government Council approved, through Resolution no. 655/2026, the creation of the Humanitarian Support Coordination Office for Venezuela.
This interdepartmental and temporary mission structure aims to centralize the response of the Autonomous Region of Madeira, ensuring swift and effective action. The Office will be coordinated by the Presidency of the Regional Government, through the Regional Directorate for Communities and External Cooperation (DRCCE), with the participation of the Regional Secretariat for Health and Civil Protection and the Regional Secretariat for Inclusion, Labour and Youth.
The main competencies of the Office include:
Seventeen social economy organisations will sign programme contracts under PROAGES II, with total funding of up to €2,016,000. The contracts run until 31 December 2026 and may cover expenses incurred throughout the year.
A correction notice restores the annex omitted from the resolution awarding the Honorary Insignia of Prestige - “50 Years of Autonomy” in 2026. The list names recipients across seven areas, including people honoured posthumously and regional organisations.
The Madeira Social Security Institute may incur costs of €1,344,686.40 between 2026 and 2029 to fund the specialist day centres in Várzea and Romeiras. The monthly contribution will rise from €36,517.61 to €37,352.40 from 1 October 2026.