Key facts
- The death toll from two earthquakes in Venezuela on June 24 has risen to 4,490.
- The number of injured stands at 16,740.
- 6,462 people have been rescued.
- 17,907 people are left homeless.
The death toll from two earthquakes that struck Venezuela on June 24 has risen to 4,490, National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez announced on Sunday via his Telegram account. The official count of injured individuals remains unchanged at 16,740, while 6,462 people have been rescued. The number of people left homeless stands at 17,907, according to the figures provided. Earlier reports indicated significantly lower death tolls, with one source stating 1,430 deaths and another citing 1,943 deaths and 10,571 injured, alongside tens of thousands reported missing. Tensions had flared due to perceived inadequate government response and efforts to project a robust state response, with families desperately searching for loved ones amidst the rubble.