Venezuela Earthquake Death Toll Surpasses 5,000

On June 24, a twin earthquake with a magnitude of 7.2 struck Venezuela, particularly affecting the coastal state of La Guaira, located in North Caracas. The National Assembly chief, Jorg Rodriguez, reported that the death toll has exceeded 5,000, with 5,069 confirmed fatalities.

The number of injured individuals remains at 16,740. Rodriguez stated that many of those injured have already been discharged from hospitals.

The earthquake has displaced around 20,000 people, who are now living in overcrowded camps that lack sufficient water supply and proper sanitation systems. The situation continues to be dire as the affected regions struggle to provide adequate support to the victims of this natural disaster.