Over 10,700 people housed in 79 temporary camps in Venezuela after earthquakes

More than 10,700 people remain displaced in 79 temporary camps across Venezuela, eleven days after a series of earthquakes struck the country on June 24. The Venezuelan Minister of Education, Héctor Rodríguez, reported that the emergency infrastructure has a total capacity of 14,599, indicating available space for additional affected individuals.

La Guaira state, which bore the brunt of the seismic activity, is sheltering the highest number of displaced citizens, with 6,655 people spread across 20 camps. The government has stated that 11 of these facilities are currently undergoing expansion to accommodate more families. In the capital, Caracas, 37 temporary camps are operational, housing 3,234 people against a capacity of 8,078. The state of Miranda has 22 active camps with 813 individuals residing in them, out of a total capacity of 1,787.

Minister Rodríguez emphasized the collaborative effort between the national government, international organizations, the private sector, and the community in preparing these sites. "Thanks to the articulated effort between the National Government, international organizations, private sectors and the community, we are conditioning each facility to guarantee dignified spaces for families," he stated.

Rescue and recovery operations are ongoing, with a focus on clearing debris from collapsed buildings in La Guaira. While search and rescue efforts are diminishing as time passes, the official death toll has risen to 2,954, with 16,592 people injured. The number of missing persons remains at 157 since June 25.