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Earthquake death toll in Venezuela rises to 3,535, over 16,700 injured
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Earthquake death toll in Venezuela rises to 3,535, over 16,700 injured

From Cooperativa · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Official statement Outcome reported
  • At least 3,535 people died and 16,740 were injured in Venezuela's recent earthquakes, according to parliamentary president Jorge Rodríguez.
  • The number of affected buildings remains at 856, with 190 having collapsed.
  • Authorities have set up 82 temporary camps for the 17,854 people who lost their homes, and distributed over 9,600 tons of food.

The devastating earthquakes in Venezuela have claimed the lives of at least 3,535 people, with an additional 16,740 injured, according to the latest figures released by Parliament President Jorge Rodríguez. The death toll saw an increase of 193 individuals since the previous day's report.

Rescue efforts have saved 6,462 people, a number that has remained constant since Thursday. However, the scale of displacement is significant, with 17,854 individuals losing their homes. In response, authorities have established 82 temporary camps to house those affected, three more than reported on Sunday. The infrastructure damage is substantial, with 856 buildings impacted and 190 completely collapsed.

In an effort to support the affected population, authorities have distributed 9,603 tons of food. Military and security forces, numbering 29,567 personnel, are actively involved in the relief operations, alongside 27,930 registered volunteers. The government has also attended to 86,794 families in the aftermath of the disaster.

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

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