Venezuela earthquake death toll surpasses 6,500 after two months

Two months after devastating earthquakes struck Venezuela, the official death toll has climbed to 6,509. This figure represents an increase of 71 fatalities from the previous week's report, according to official data released Monday.

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The number of deaths from the devastating earthquakes two months ago in Venezuela reached 6,509, according to the official balance published this Monday, which adds 71 deaths compared to the report last week.

The earthquakes, which occurred on June 24 with magnitudes of 7.2 and 7.5, primarily impacted the coastal state of La Guaira, near Caracas. The official tally indicates that 226,696 people have been treated in hospitals, a significant rise from the 140,338 reported just a week prior.

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226,696 people have been attended in hospitals, 140,338 more compared to the balance of last August 17.

While 335 homes have been delivered to those affected, the number of residential properties inspected has reached 60,785. Of these, a concerning 11,001 have been identified as having "high-risk" damage. Additionally, authorities have cleared approximately 600,790 tons of debris.

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two months after the tremors, 600,790 tons of debris have been collected

Despite ongoing efforts, official figures on missing persons remain unavailable, though some relatives have reported around 1,579 individuals unaccounted for in La Guaira. International aid has reportedly diminished, with NGOs highlighting ongoing needs for water, hygiene, and medical supplies.

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the greatest needs they have found are related to water, hygiene, and medical supplies.