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Venezuela: Number of earthquake victims found exceeds 5,000

From Der Standard · () German

Translated from German, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The death toll from Venezuela's earthquakes has surpassed 5,000, with over 16,700 injured and nearly 18,000 people left homeless.
  • Rescue efforts are ongoing, involving tens of thousands of national and international personnel.
  • The state of La Guaira is particularly affected by the devastating earthquakes that struck over three weeks ago.

The devastating earthquakes that struck Venezuela over three weeks ago have claimed the lives of more than 5,000 people, according to official figures. Parliament President Jorge Rodriguez announced Friday that 5,069 victims have been recovered, with the number of injured reaching 16,740. The disaster has left a significant portion of the population displaced, as 17,907 individuals remain without shelter.

Rescue operations are continuing, mobilizing tens of thousands of emergency responders from both within Venezuela and from international aid organizations. The search for victims and survivors persists amidst the widespread destruction. The state of La Guaira, located near the capital Caracas, has been identified as one of the most severely impacted regions, bearing the brunt of the seismic activity.

The ongoing efforts aim to provide assistance to those affected, including the thousands left homeless who are now housed in makeshift camps. The full extent of the damage is still being assessed, but the human toll continues to rise as recovery operations progress.

16.740

— Jorge RodriguezStated as the number of injured people following the earthquakes.
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Originally published by Der Standard in German. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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