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Official death toll from Venezuela twin earthquakes rises to 3,342

On June 24, 2026, a series of two powerful earthquakes, measured at 7.2 and 7.5 on the Richter scale, struck northern Venezuela, with the city of La Guaira sustaining the most severe damage. According to the latest official government update released on July 5, the death toll has reached 3,342, with 16,740 people confirmed injured. While official authorities have not provided a figure for missing persons, the United Nations estimates that up to 50,000 individuals remain unaccounted for, though other unofficial reports suggest figures closer to 10,000 or 38,500. Over 16,000 people have been left homeless, and at least 856 buildings have been destroyed or severely damaged. In La Guaira, authorities have begun mass burials of unidentified victims at the La Esperanza cemetery, where journalists observed 159 graves for unidentified victims and 95 for those already named. Interim President Delcy Rodriguez is overseeing the crisis response, though the operation has faced criticism regarding the speed and effectiveness of state aid. International rescue efforts are ongoing, although some teams have begun to scale down their presence.

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