The official death toll from Venezuela's recent twin earthquakes has risen to 4,490, according to government reports on Sunday. The earthquakes, which struck on June 24, measured 7.2 and 7.5 in magnitude and caused widespread destruction in Caracas and the coastal state of La Guaira.
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In addition to the fatalities, over 19,500 people are now living in makeshift camps established in stadiums, plazas, and sidewalks in affected areas. The government has reported 16,740 injuries but has not provided an estimate for the number of individuals still unaccounted for. Efforts are underway to assist those displaced, with National Assembly President Jorge Rodríguez indicating that some families will receive apartments that were under construction prior to the disaster.
Background
The government has allocated more than 40 plots of land in La Guaira, totaling approximately 584,000 square meters, for new housing developments. Foreign Minister Yvan Gil announced that an aid shipment from Russia has arrived, while the U.S. Embassy reported delivering 100,000 aid kits to the impacted communities. The need for substantial resources to support rebuilding efforts remains critical as the government seeks to address the housing crisis.
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