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Death toll from Venezuela earthquakes exceeds 6,500
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Death toll from Venezuela earthquakes exceeds 6,500

From Aftenposten · () Norwegian

Translated from Norwegian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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News Official statement Outcome reported
  • The death toll from recent earthquakes in Venezuela has surpassed 6,500, according to the country's transitional government.
  • The magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 earthquakes struck on June 24, causing extensive damage in the coastal state of La Guaira.
  • Rescue efforts continue in La Guaira, where thousands of homeless victims are living in makeshift camps.

The death toll from recent earthquakes in Venezuela has risen to 6,509, the nation's transitional government announced. The powerful tremors, measuring 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude, struck on June 24, inflicting widespread devastation, particularly in the coastal state of La Guaira.

La Guaira bore the brunt of the seismic activity, with at least 190 buildings collapsing. Rescue operations are ongoing as teams work to recover victims from the rubble. The scale of the destruction has left thousands of residents homeless.

Victims of the earthquakes are currently residing in makeshift camps in La Guaira. The transitional government has not yet released figures on the number of people still missing following the disaster.

The government continues its efforts to manage the aftermath of the earthquakes, focusing on rescue and relief for the affected population.

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Originally published by Aftenposten in Norwegian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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