Venezuela Earthquake Death Toll Reaches Over 5,000
Update on Venezuela's Earthquake Crisis
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Caracas, July 18: The number of fatalities from the earthquakes that struck Venezuela on June 24 has tragically increased to 5,069, as reported by Jorge Rodriguez, the President of the National Assembly.
In a recent update shared via Telegram, Rodriguez confirmed that the count of injured individuals remains at 16,740, while 6,462 people have been successfully rescued.
The report indicated that 21,235 individuals are currently residing in 107 temporary shelters established in Caracas and the central states of La Guaira, Miranda, and Aragua.
Since the occurrence of the 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude earthquakes over three weeks ago, authorities have documented 1,331 aftershocks.
Rodriguez previously mentioned that 94 temporary camps have been organized to assist those affected.
In La Guaira, the coastal region that suffered the most destruction, there are 10,981 individuals in shelters, while Caracas accommodates 6,133 and Miranda has 1,323 residents in temporary housing.
Delcy Rodriguez, the acting President of Venezuela, expressed her appreciation for the humanitarian assistance received from 28 nations aimed at aiding the earthquake victims.
Her comments followed a visit to a collection center in Caracas, where over 2,000 tons of international aid are being organized for distribution to the temporary camps housing those impacted by the June 24 earthquakes.
Rodriguez stated, "Venezuela is endlessly grateful to the countries, peoples, and governments worldwide that have extended their support."
She added, "Each nation will be able to observe how their contributions are being utilized, ensuring that the Venezuelan populace feels the supportive presence of that country."
Rodriguez emphasized that the international community's response to this disaster reassures Venezuela that it is not alone. "The key focus now is on the future—how we will recover and rebuild the affected regions," she concluded.