Venezuela Earthquake Death Toll Rises to 4,490

The devastating earthquake that struck Venezuela on June 24 has claimed the lives of 4,490 people, with injuries reaching 16,740, according to National Assembly Speaker Jorge Rodríguez. The ongoing recovery efforts are substantial, with 120,794 individuals currently receiving aid.

To support those displaced by the disaster, the government has set up 108 temporary shelters and evacuation centers. A significant workforce of 31,837 personnel is dedicated to the relief and rescue operations, bolstered by 2,422 foreign rescue workers who have joined the effort.

Venezuela has been experiencing persistent seismic activity since the initial major earthquake. As of the latest reports, the country has registered a staggering 1,222 aftershocks, highlighting the ongoing instability and the challenges faced by residents and rescue teams.

The provided text also includes a caption describing survivors living in a sports center in La Guaira, which is being used as a temporary shelter. This visual detail underscores the human impact of the earthquake and the ongoing need for humanitarian assistance.

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The death toll from the strong earthquake has reached 4,490.