Venezuela earthquake death toll surpasses 6,000

The death toll from two earthquakes that shook Venezuela in June has climbed to 6,125, as reported by Jorge Rodriguez, president of Venezuela's National Assembly. The seismic events, measured at magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5, struck the country's northern region near the capital, Caracas, on June 24. These were the most powerful earthquakes recorded in Venezuela since 1900.

Nearly 61,000 individuals received hospital treatment in the aftermath of the tremors, which occurred less than a minute apart. The earthquakes caused significant damage to infrastructure and buildings, particularly in the coastal region of La Guaira, where numerous structures collapsed. International rescue teams were dispatched to assist in searching for survivors and recovering the deceased from the rubble.

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Nearly 61,000 people have received hospital treatment since the quakes, which struck with less than a minute between them on June 24.

Despite the scale of the disaster, the Venezuelan government has faced criticism for a slow response from the military and other authorities. Critics argue that too little has been done to aid the victims, many of whom remain trapped under debris. Thousands of people have been displaced and are now residing in overcrowded camps lacking adequate access to water and sanitation. The government has not released figures on missing persons, but the UN estimates that up to 50,000 people may still be unaccounted for.

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16.5 percent of the rubble has been cleared.