Earthquake survivors cleared from National Pantheon area in Caracas

Authorities on Sunday cleared a camp of earthquake survivors who had been sheltering in tents around the National Pantheon in Caracas since the earthquakes on June 24. Photographs circulating on social media showed the site before and after the eviction, contrasting the tents near the mausoleum of Simón Bolívar with the now-cleared area.

The survivors had sought refuge at the site after their homes were destroyed or deemed unsafe due to structural damage from the 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude earthquakes. The location's proximity to central Caracas and its status as a national landmark had drawn public attention to their plight in the weeks following the disaster.

While no official statements were released, reports suggest the displaced individuals were moved to temporary shelters in La Guaira and schools converted into shelters within Caracas. The government's latest figures indicate that 108 temporary camps are currently in operation, providing shelter for approximately 19,583 people across the country.