Venezuela earthquakes death toll surpasses 5,000
Authorities said 1,308 aftershocks have been recorded as recovery teams continue identifying remains and rebuilding in the hardest-hit coastal state.
- The death toll from two earthquakes in Venezuela reached 5,069 according to local authorities.
- The interim government of President Delcy Rodriguez reported 16,740 injured individuals, with no change in that number over 11 days.
- Recovery efforts in La Guaira, the hardest-hit coastal state, contributed to the rising death toll.
- Since the earthquakes of June 24, Venezuela reported 856 damaged buildings and 190 complete collapses along with damage to bridges and roads.
141 Articles
141 Articles
Death toll from the two earthquakes that hit Venezuela hits 5,069
Venezuela has been able to unlock €302 million of funding from the International Monetary Fund to support recovery and reconstruction following the devastating earthquakes that hit the northern coastal region last month.
Venezuela earthquake death toll rises to 5,069
Venezuela's death toll from the June 24 earthquakes rose to 5,069 as recovery teams cleared debris and found more victims. The update underscored the scale of damage in La Guaira, where aftershocks and widespread destruction continued to hamper recovery.
Chicago Tribune
Death toll from Venezuela earthquakes surpasses 5,000
Ongoing recovery and debris-clearing operations have led to the increase in the death toll, particularly in the coastal state of La Guaira, the hardest hit by the quakes close to the Caribbean Sea.
Zero Hedge
Venezuela Quake Disaster Tops 5,000 Deaths As 50,000 Remain Missing
ZeroHedge - On a long enough timeline, the survival rate for everyone drops to zero
According to the United Nations, the number of missing persons could reach 50,000, while nearly 20,000 people are living in makeshift camps and body searches under the rubble, insufficiently supported by the state, continue under precarious conditions.
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 61% of the sources are Center
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
