Government data released this Thursday confirms that the number of deaths from the twin earthquakes in Venezuela two weeks ago has risen to 3,889. The seismic events, measuring 7.2 and 7.5 on the magnitude scale, occurred on June 24 and left approximately 17,000 individuals injured. Furthermore, nearly 18,000 citizens are currently displaced due to the destruction of their residences.
National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez reported the updated fatality count via Telegram, noting an increase from the previous figure of 3,811. To address the resulting humanitarian emergency, interim leader Delcy Rodriguez formally requested the unfreezing of Venezuelan assets held abroad to fund recovery and rebuilding projects. The United Nations is currently working to secure $300 million in aid, while the government remains in negotiations with the International Monetary Fund to access financial reserves, as confirmed by IMF spokesperson Julie Kozack.
La Guaira, a coastal state, suffered severe impacts, with over 800 buildings sustaining damage and 190 total collapses. While official search-and-rescue teams have largely transitioned away from active recovery, private citizens like Ciro Ocando continue to search for missing family members. Ocando, who lost his two teenage sons in Playa Grande, is now focused on recovering their remains to provide a proper burial.
