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Venezuela earthquake death toll reaches 5,398 with ongoing rescue operations
TVN NoticiasLO·VE·2 days ago
A severe earthquake has struck Venezuela, resulting in structural damage and widespread disruption to public services. The full extent of casualties and the specific geographic epicenter remain unconfirmed as emergency assessments are ongoing.
One month after a double earthquake struck Venezuela on June 24, recovery efforts are significantly stalled, particularly in La Guaira and Caracas, with official response criticized as inadequate and lacking transparency. The confirmed death toll has reached 5,400, with thousands still missing, while the estimated reconstruction cost is $12 billion (10.9% of GDP). Citizen-led search operations are compensating for official deficiencies, exacerbating social friction and humanitarian distress.