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Venezuela earthquake death toll reaches 1,430

From Granma · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Named sources Outcome reported
  • The death toll from earthquakes on June 24 in Venezuela has risen to 1,430, with 3,238 injured.
  • Over 430 aftershocks have been recorded, affecting 3,142 families who are now housed in shelters.
  • International rescue efforts involve 2,242 foreign specialists working alongside over 30,000 Venezuelans.

The devastating earthquakes that struck Venezuela on June 24 have claimed 1,430 lives and left 3,238 people injured, according to Jorge Rodríguez, president of Venezuela's National Assembly. The tragedy has also resulted in 430 aftershocks.

The death toll from the tragedy has risen to 1,430, with a balance of 3,238 injured.

— Jorge RodríguezProviding an update on the earthquake's impact.

More than 3,142 families have been displaced and are currently residing in shelters. In total, 73,736 families have received assistance, with over 5,000 medical interventions provided in health centers. The government is coordinating extensive relief efforts.

430 aftershocks have been registered.

— Jorge RodríguezDetailing the seismic activity following the main earthquakes.

International aid is playing a significant role, with 2,242 rescue workers from various nations deployed to the affected areas. They are collaborating with a force of over 30,000 Venezuelan specialists. Additionally, 2,697 volunteers have registered in Caracas to support rescue operations, particularly during critical hours when survivors might still be found.

3,142 families are affected and are being attended to in shelters.

— Jorge RodríguezDescribing the displacement caused by the earthquakes.

Rodríguez urged the public to avoid traveling to La Guaira to ensure clear access for aid delivery and the evacuation of the injured. He also stressed the importance of relying on official information channels and disregarding misinformation spread by opposition sectors.

More than 5,000 assistances have been provided in health centers.

— Jorge RodríguezHighlighting the medical response to the disaster.
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Originally published by Granma in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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