CARACAS, Venezuela — The death toll from Venezuela’s devastating twin earthquakes has risen to 5,208, authorities have confirmed, nearly a month after the powerful back-to-back tremors struck the South American nation.
An updated official tally released on Sunday showed that the number of fatalities had increased by 89 since Saturday, underscoring the continued recovery of victims from collapsed buildings and debris.
The twin earthquakes struck on June 24, with the coastal state of La Guaira, located near the capital Caracas, bearing the brunt of the destruction.
According to National Assembly President Jorge Rodríguez, the number of people injured remains unchanged at 16,740.
Authorities have not disclosed how many people remain missing, raising fears that the death toll could increase further as search operations continue.
The humanitarian impact of the disaster remains severe.
Official figures indicate that nearly 20,000 people who lost their homes are living in temporary camps established in stadiums, public squares and along sidewalks while awaiting longer-term shelter.
Government assessments show that more than 850 buildings sustained damage during the earthquakes, with 190 structures collapsing completely.
Emergency response teams continue clearing debris, recovering bodies and assessing damaged infrastructure as authorities work to support thousands of displaced families.
The twin earthquakes rank among the deadliest natural disasters to strike Venezuela in recent history, leaving communities in La Guaira facing a prolonged recovery and reconstruction effort.