Venezuela's twin earthquakes death toll has climbed to 4,118, with 16,740 people injured and thousands still displaced, National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez announced Friday. In an update posted on US social media platform X, Rodriguez detailed the scale of the disaster and the ongoing humanitarian response.
Rescue and Relief Statistics
Rodriguez reported that 6,462 individuals have been rescued from the rubble. A total of 856 buildings have been damaged, with 190 completely collapsed. The government has provided assistance to 86,794 families affected by the quakes. Relief efforts include the distribution of 9,766 metric tons of food and over 13.9 million liters of water. Medical teams have treated 29,966 patients so far.
Personnel and International Support
Authorities have deployed 30,076 personnel and 29,843 volunteers for search, rescue, and relief operations. Additionally, 3,454 international rescue workers have joined the efforts. A total of 89 temporary camps have been established to shelter displaced residents. Since the initial earthquakes, the region has experienced 1,171 aftershocks, complicating rescue and recovery operations.
Details of the Earthquakes
Two powerful earthquakes, measuring 7.2 and 7.5 in magnitude, struck Venezuela on June 24, occurring just 39 seconds apart. The back-to-back quakes caused widespread destruction across the South American nation, prompting a large-scale national and international humanitarian response. The previous death toll reported was 3,889, but the latest update reflects the continued discovery of victims.
