Venezuela Earthquake Death Toll Rises to 6,438

The death toll from the magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 earthquakes that struck Venezuela on June 24 has climbed to 6,438 people. This latest figure represents an increase of 137 victims compared to the previous report, according to an update provided by the President of the National Assembly, Jorge Rodríguez.

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The update includes another 137 victims compared to the previous report, according to the balance presented this Monday by the president of the National Assembly, Jorge Rodríguez.

Following the devastating earthquakes, 86,358 individuals have received medical attention in hospitals. The government has also reported the delivery of 335 homes, primarily in the La Guaira state, one of the areas most severely impacted by the seismic events. In terms of residential infrastructure, authorities have inspected 59,109 properties. Of these, 34,680 are deemed habitable, 13,733 have restricted use, and 10,696 are classified as high-risk.

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86,358 people have received medical attention in hospitals after the tragedy.

Emergency teams have been actively engaged in clearing operations, collecting over 528,000 tons of debris from affected areas. The economic impact of the earthquakes is substantial, with the World Bank estimating direct damages at $19.6 billion. The institution cautioned that a slow pace of reconstruction could jeopardize Venezuela's economic recovery over the next decade.

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The World Bank estimated the direct damages caused by the seismic doublet at $19.6 billion, and warned that a slow pace of reconstruction could compromise the country's economic recovery over the next decade.