Venezuela's government reported that the death toll from the June 24 earthquakes has risen to 3,535, with 16,770 injured and 17,854 people left homeless. International rescuers now total 4,338 from over 40 countries, while 82 temporary camps remain active.
On Monday, 13 days after the 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude earthquakes on the Richter scale, the official report released by National Assembly President Jorge Rodríguez indicated that the number of rescued remained at 6,462.
Families assisted totaled 86,794, matching the previous figure, while 17,854 people were left homeless — 509 more than the day before — and 82 temporary camps remained active, three more than yesterday, where those affected receive comprehensive care from authorities.
In the case of affected buildings, the number remained at 856, and those completely collapsed stayed at 190.
The official report announced the distribution of 9,603 tons of food, 18 tons more than the previous day, and 8,130,036 liters of drinking water, significantly higher than the prior figure.
Patients treated in hospitals and emergency rooms totaled 25,016, 1,196 more than the day before, according to official information.
Meanwhile, international rescuers reached 4,338, an increase of 250 from the previous report, and deployed military and police personnel reached 29,567, coming from over 40 countries worldwide.
In the case of registered and accredited volunteers, the number reached 27,930, an increase of 446 from the previous day.
The report also noted that aftershocks following the June 24 quakes increased by 53 compared to Sunday's figure, now totaling 1,048.
This Monday, at the Simón Bolívar International Airport in Maiquetía, La Guaira state — still inactive for commercial flights — Foreign Minister Yván Gil reported that "rigorous registration and control protocols" are being implemented through the Sentinel System to ensure proper management of essential supplies arriving in the country.
He emphasized that the international humanitarian aid sent to the Venezuelan people has been received "with deep gratitude and a firm sense of responsibility." The senior diplomat noted that agencies, military corps, volunteers, and international agencies are committed to organizing and distributing this humanitarian aid, "ensuring dignified and loving care for all those affected by the earthquakes." (CubaSí)
