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21.07.2026.

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Death toll rises: 5,278 dead after disaster in Venezuela VIDEO

The death toll following two devastating earthquakes in Venezuela has risen to 5,278, according to the latest report by Jorge Rodríguez, president of Venezuela's National Assembly and head of the task force responsible for establishing temporary camps.

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Death toll rises: 5,278 dead after disaster in Venezuela VIDEO
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Since June 24, when two powerful earthquakes were recorded within a matter of seconds, seismic activity has continued, with a total of 1,405 aftershocks reported.

Medical assistance has been provided to 41,069 patients, while 16,740 injuries have been reported.

The report states that 2,278 international rescue workers and 31,745 volunteers are currently operating in the affected areas, having rescued 6,462 people.

For housing needs, the national government is maintaining 107 temporary camps, facilities that are currently sheltering 23,578 people.

According to the official report, 17,907 people have lost their homes, while a total of 856 buildings have collapsed.

Regarding the logistics of delivering humanitarian aid to the 128,324 families that have received assistance, authorities reported the distribution of 37,885,128 liters of drinking water and 10,964 tons of food across the affected areas.

Venezuela was hit by two earthquakes on June 24, measuring 7.2 and 7.5 on the Richter scale, which occurred just 39 seconds apart.

Following the disaster, authorities declared a state of emergency, while the international community provided rescue and humanitarian assistance.

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