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Death toll in Venezuela earthquakes surpasses 4,300
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Death toll in Venezuela earthquakes surpasses 4,300

From Jamaica Observer · () English

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News Named sources Outcome reported
  • The death toll from Venezuela's twin earthquakes in June has risen to over 4,300, according to a top lawmaker.
  • National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez reported 4,333 fatalities, an increase from previous figures.
  • More than 19,000 people are living in temporary camps after their homes were destroyed, with volunteers providing aid.

The devastating impact of Venezuela's twin earthquakes in June continues to unfold, with the death toll now exceeding 4,300. National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez announced the grim figure of 4,333 fatalities on Saturday, an increase from the 4,118 reported the previous day.

The powerful magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 earthquakes struck Caracas and the coastal state of La Guaira on June 24, causing widespread destruction. Numerous high-rise apartment buildings collapsed, leaving behind layers of rubble and rendering countless families homeless.

In response to the devastation, makeshift camps have been established in stadiums, plazas, and on sidewalks to house the displaced. Rodriguez stated that over 19,000 individuals are currently residing in these temporary shelters. Venezuelan and foreign volunteers are actively providing essential medical care in tents set up in open areas and distributing much-needed food supplies to those affected by the disaster.

The death toll in Venezuela’s devastating twin earthquakes last month has topped 4,300.

— Jorge RodriguezThe National Assembly President provided an updated figure on the fatalities resulting from the earthquakes.
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