Venezuela death toll from June earthquakes rises to 5,069
Authorities say the death toll from the June 24 earthquakes in Venezuela has reached 5,069, with injuries unchanged at 16,740.
The death count from the twin earthquakes that struck Venezuela on June 24 has risen to 5,069, officials said late on Friday. The interim government of President Delcy Rodríguez reported that the number of injured remains at 16,740, unchanged over the past 11 days. Recovery teams continue to clear debris, especially in the coastal state of La Guaira, which was most severely affected by the 7.2-magnitude and 7.5-magnitude tremors. By Friday, a total of 1,331 aftershocks had been recorded. Government figures indicate that 856 buildings have been damaged and 190 have collapsed completely since the quakes, while numerous bridges and roads have also suffered damage.