Venezuela earthquake: Over 16,600 refugees housed in 87 camps

Venezuelan authorities report that 16,686 people are currently residing in 87 temporary camps established after a powerful earthquake struck two weeks ago. The Ministry of Education's minister, Héctor Rodríguez, shared the latest figures, noting that the camps have a total capacity of 22,477.

The official death toll has climbed to 3,685, with 16,740 individuals injured. Authorities have not yet provided an official count of those missing.

The state of La Guaira, located in the northern part of the country, is experiencing the most severe impact, with 10,469 people sheltered in 26 camps. Caracas hosts 5,046 people in 39 camps, and Miranda has 1,171 people in 22 camps.

Educational activities have resumed in 18 of Venezuela's 24 states that were unaffected by the tremors. However, in La Guaira, the focus remains on clearing debris from collapsed buildings and recovering bodies, delaying the restart of school activities. Officials emphasize that reconstruction funds must be managed responsibly to improve the quality of life for Venezuelans, particularly earthquake victims.