Venezuela Earthquake Death Toll Rises to Over 4,100

Venezuela's death toll from the devastating earthquakes on June 24 has climbed to at least 4,118, with authorities reporting an additional 229 fatalities on Friday. The number of injured stands at 16,740, according to the latest official figures.

President of the Parliament, Jorge Rodríguez, shared on Telegram that 17,907 people remain homeless, and 86,794 families are receiving aid. He noted that 17,266 individuals are housed in 89 temporary camps. The official report indicates that 856 buildings have been affected, and 190 have collapsed.

Relief efforts are ongoing, with 9,766 tons of food and 13.9 million liters of water distributed to those affected. A significant deployment of 30,076 military and security personnel, along with 29,843 registered volunteers, is supporting the response.

Since the initial earthquakes on June 24, Venezuela has experienced 1,171 aftershocks. A magnitude 3.9 tremor shook northern areas on Friday, prompting hundreds of residents in Caracas to evacuate commercial buildings as a precautionary measure. Building administrators are advising occupants to leave structures temporarily after tremors.

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Venezuela added another 229 dead this Friday to reach at least 4,118 deceased from the devastating earthquakes of last June 24, while the number of injured remains at 16,740, according to the official balance.