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Venezuelan earthquake death toll rises to 5,398
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Venezuelan earthquake death toll rises to 5,398

From El Deber · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Official statement Outcome reported
  • The death toll from a double earthquake in northern Venezuela has risen to 5,398, with 16,740 injured.
  • Authorities added 52 new fatalities to the count, while the number of displaced people has decreased slightly to 17,265.
  • The disaster has affected 856 buildings, with 190 collapsed, and has triggered 1,463 aftershocks since June 24.

The death toll from a powerful double earthquake that struck northern Venezuela nearly a month ago has climbed to 5,398, according to official figures. The number of injured remains at 16,740. Authorities recently added 52 fatalities to the grim tally.

The number of people who lost their homes has fluctuated, with the latest figures showing 17,907 individuals displaced. This number had previously decreased but has now risen again. Currently, 23,335 people are housed in 107 temporary camps, an increase of 213 from the previous day. Authorities have provided assistance to 128,324 families.

The earthquake's impact is evident in the infrastructure damage, with 856 buildings affected and 190 completely collapsed. Since the initial tremors on June 24, the region has experienced 1,463 aftershocks, 58 more than previously reported. Recently, over 240 families received the first homes delivered by the government to those affected by the earthquakes.

The number of injured remains at 16,740.

— Jorge RodríguezThe President of the National Assembly (AN, Parliament) provided an update on the earthquake's casualties.
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Originally published by El Deber in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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