Venezuela continues quake recovery as official death toll reaches 4,118; over 1,100 aftershocks recorded since June 24

The official death toll from the powerful earthquakes that struck Venezuela on June 24 has risen to 4,118, as authorities continue clearing debris and searching damaged areas for survivors.

The latest government update shows the humanitarian crisis remains severe. Thousands of people have been displaced, rescue operations are still underway across affected regions, and officials say more than 1,100 aftershocks have been recorded since the twin earthquakes.

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According to figures released by Venezuelan National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez, the number of injured stands at 16,740, while 6,462 people have been rescued.

Thousands remain displaced as relief operations expand

Authorities said 86,794 families have received assistance since the disaster.

A total of 17,266 people are currently staying in 89 temporary camps across the country. Another 17,907 people have been left homeless after their houses were damaged or destroyed.

Response efforts continue on a large scale. Officials said 30,076 personnel, 29,843 volunteers and 3,454 international rescuers have been deployed to support relief and recovery operations.

The government also reported 1,171 aftershocks since the June 24 earthquakes.

Acting President thanks countries for humanitarian assistance

Earlier, Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodriguez thanked 28 countries that have sent humanitarian assistance to support those affected by the disaster.

She spoke after visiting a collection centre in Caracas, where more than 2,000 tonnes of international relief supplies are being sorted before distribution to temporary shelters.

“Venezuela never tires of thanking the countries, the peoples of the world, and the governments of the world that have offered a helping hand,” Rodriguez said.

“Each country will be able to see how its aid is being used so that the Venezuelan people feel the friendly helping hand of that country,” she added.

Rodriguez said the international response had shown Venezuela it was not facing the crisis alone.

“The most important thing is to look to the future, how we are going to recover, how we are going to rebuild the affected areas.”

An earlier official report had put the number of displaced people at 17,345. Authorities have established temporary camps across the country to accommodate those forced to leave their homes.

Last week, Rodriguez declared seven days of national mourning in memory of those killed in the June 24 earthquakes.

“In honour of the memory of the victims, I have decided to decree National Mourning for seven (7) days, starting at 6:00 p.m. today,” she said in a statement posted on social media.