Death toll rises to 4,333 after double earthquake

Published at: 11/07/2026 01:03 PM

So far, 4,333 people have died as a result of the direct action of the two earthquakes of June 24, said Jorge Rodríguez, president of the General Staff for the Creation of Transitional Camps, who offered statements on July 11 to report on the evolution of the process of caring for victims.

Rodríguez indicated that the number of 16,740 injured remains under permanent verification by medical and public health teams deployed in the affected states, while 6,462 people were rescued by Venezuelan officials who were mobilized by airlift since the early morning of June 24, by international brigades that arrived immediately in the country and by more than 29,000 volunteers registered to organize search and rescue work.

To date, 86,794 families have been served and 94 temporary camps have been installed, some of which operate in educational units equipped to provide greater protection. Rodríguez explained that there are also triage camps, generally located in stadiums with tents, where people arrive in the first instance before being transferred to safer spaces. Currently 18,437 people remain in duly authorized camps.

As for infrastructure, 856 buildings have been affected, of which 190 completely collapsed, making it necessary to reinforce the structural evaluation process. In this regard, Rodríguez recalled that on June 28, President Delcy (e) Rodríguez created two presidential commissions: one to evaluate all homes with some level of damage and another to coordinate comprehensive care for affected families, including housing, food, security and psychosocial support.

The President of the General Staff invited national and international media to visit the transitory camps to observe directly their operation and to talk to the people who remain there. He pointed out that these spaces have organization, registration and care protocols that allow maintaining an orderly flow of entry, transfer and protection.

Rodríguez said that the General Staff will continue to provide daily balance sheets and that the care process will remain active as long as there are families in vulnerable situations.

Mazo News Team