Venezuela earthquake death toll rises to 5,119

The death toll from the powerful double earthquake that struck Venezuela on June 24 has climbed to 5,119, following the confirmation of 50 additional fatalities, according to an announcement by Parliament President Jorge Rodríguez.

The number of individuals injured in the disaster stands at 16,740, while 6,462 people have been rescued. These figures were detailed in a bulletin shared on Telegram. The earthquakes, measuring 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude, struck nearly a month ago.

Venezuelan authorities have provided assistance to 128,324 families affected by the tremors. Currently, 21,470 people are residing in 107 temporary camps established for displaced individuals. Tragically, 17,907 people have been left without homes as a result of the seismic event.

International support continues to arrive, with 2,278 rescuers currently operating in the country. Since the initial earthquakes on June 24, Venezuela has experienced 1,350 aftershocks. A flight carrying 15 tons of humanitarian aid, including medical supplies, medications, and hygiene kits, departed from Uruguay for Venezuela on Saturday. This aid was organized collaboratively to address the urgent needs identified by the Venezuelan government for the emergency response phase, as stated in a release from the Uruguayan Presidency.