Death Toll From Venezuela Earthquakes Exceeds 4,300; 50,000 Still Missing

The death toll from the series of powerful earthquakes that struck Venezuela last month has surpassed 4,300, according to reports.

On July 11 (local time), foreign media outlets including AFP reported that Jorge Rodriguez, President of the National Assembly of Venezuela, announced that the death toll from the two earthquakes that occurred on June 24 has risen to 4,333.

This figure represents an increase of 215 from the previous day's announcement.

The number of injured is reported at 16,740, while 6,462 people have been rescued.

Although Rodriguez did not mention the number of missing persons, the United Nations estimates that 50,000 people remain missing.

It has been determined that more than 19,000 displaced people are currently living in temporary shelters set up in plazas and stadiums.

At the scene, domestic and international volunteers are continuing to provide medical support and food distribution, having set up tents in open areas.

Rodriguez emphasized that the government will continue search operations for bodies without interruption, addressing the concerns of bereaved families who fear that the indiscriminate clearing of building debris could lead to the desecration of remains.

(Photo: AP, Yonhap News)
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