Venezuela: Nearly 24,000 remain in temporary shelters after earthquakes

More than a month after powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela, nearly 24,000 individuals continue to reside in temporary shelters across the country. The latest official figures, released Saturday, July 25, indicate that 107 designated shelter spaces nationwide, with a combined capacity for 28,212 people, are currently housing 23,901 displaced individuals.

La Guaira state reports the highest concentration of refugees, with 28 active camps accommodating 12,525 people out of 12,824 available spots. Caracas follows, with 8,762 individuals in 41 facilities that offer 10,955 spaces. Miranda state has 1,939 people in 28 camps, and Aragua hosts 675 residents in 10 shelters with a total capacity of 842.

Despite the ongoing need for shelter, over 4,300 spaces remain vacant nationwide. The government has not yet provided a timeline for the gradual closure of these camps or the permanent relocation of affected families. The earthquakes, which occurred on June 24, registered magnitudes of 7.2 and 7.5. The official death toll has climbed to 5,546, with 16,740 injured and 17,907 homes lost. Additionally, 856 buildings were affected and 190 collapsed, with approximately 1,500 aftershocks recorded since the initial tremors.

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107 spaces enabled in the national territory, with capacity for 28,212 people, of which 23,901 positions are currently occupied.