The death toll from Venezuela’s twin earthquakes has climbed to 3,889, with 16,740 people injured and thousands still displaced, according to an update released on Thursday by National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez.
In a post on X, Rodriguez said 86,794 families have received humanitarian assistance since the June 24 disaster. He added that 6,462 people have been rescued, while 856 buildings were damaged and 190 collapsed.
Relief operations have continued to expand, with authorities distributing 9,603 metric tons of food and more than 12.1 million litres of water. Nearly 28,900 people have received medical treatment, while 89 temporary camps have been established for displaced residents.
Rodriguez said more than 30,000 personnel, 29,344 volunteers and 3,931 international rescue workers remain involved in relief efforts. Authorities have also recorded 1,142 aftershocks since the two powerful earthquakes, measuring 7.2 and 7.5, struck the country just 39 seconds apart on June 24.