Venezuela earthquake death toll rises to 6,438
Venezuela’s earthquake death toll has risen to 6,438, with thousands still missing or displaced nearly two months after the disaster.
Venezuela was struck by two powerful earthquakes in June, resulting in a death toll of 6,438 people, according to the most recent official figures released on Monday. Over two months after the disaster, relatives and rescue teams are still sifting through the debris in search of the missing. The death toll has increased from the previous week's count of 6,301, as announced by Parliament Speaker Jorge Rodriguez.
The 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude tremors collapsed at least 190 structures near Venezuela's coastline on June 24. Authorities estimate that 60,000 homes were impacted, with 24,000 becoming uninhabitable. Thousands of Venezuelan citizens continue to reside in makeshift camps, where living conditions remain challenging. In Caracas this weekend, torrential rain further damaged some of the tents providing shelter to the victims.
The interim President, Delcy Rodriguez, has pledged to provide housing to those affected. So far, only 335 homes have been constructed out of the 4,000 promised by the end of the year.
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