The death toll from the devastating Venezuela earthquakes has risen to 4,333, according to the latest update from National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez. Rescue and recovery operations are continuing across the affected areas as emergency teams search for survivors trapped beneath collapsed buildings.
Speaking on Saturday, Rodriguez said authorities remain hopeful that more people may still be found alive. He confirmed that search operations are still active at several locations where rescuers continue clearing debris.
Officials also reported that 315 victims have not yet been identified, while the number of injured has increased to 16,740. Emergency services have successfully rescued 6,462 people since the earthquakes struck on June 24.
The disaster has also displaced thousands of families. Government figures show that around 17,000 people have been left homeless after the powerful earthquakes damaged homes and infrastructure across the affected regions.
Rodriguez announced that Acting President Delcy Rodriguez will begin handing over the first 200 newly built homes to affected families next week as part of the government’s relief and rehabilitation efforts. Additional details about the housing programme have not yet been released.
The Venezuela earthquakes caused widespread destruction, damaging 856 buildings. Among them, 190 structures were either completely destroyed or suffered severe structural damage, making them unsafe for use.
Government estimates indicate that nearly 25,000 new homes will be needed to accommodate families displaced by the disaster. Authorities have already identified almost 40 plots of land, covering approximately 584,000 square metres, in the areas of Osma and Chuspa for future housing developments.
Despite the rising death toll, officials say rescue teams will continue searching for survivors for as long as possible. Rodriguez emphasized that emergency workers remain committed to their mission, stating that one or two locations still show signs that people may be trapped beneath the rubble.
He said rescue operations will continue because, “As long as there is life, there is hope,” reaffirming the government’s commitment to finding survivors and supporting communities affected by the Venezuela earthquakes.
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