Twin earthquakes devastate Venezuela's northern coast, killing over 4,400 and displacing thousands
Twin earthquakes devastate Venezuela's northern coast, killing over 4,400 and displacing thousands
The death toll from the 24 June earthquakes in Venezuela has surpassed 4,490, with thousands still missing and international aid efforts underway.
- National Assembly President Jorge Rodríguez announced on 12 July that the death toll had reached 4,490 and 108 shelters housed more than 19,000 displaced people.
- The United Nations issued an urgent appeal for nearly $300 million to support 1.3 million people affected by the disaster.
- Acting President Delcy Rodríguez called for the release of 30 tonnes of Venezuelan gold held under UK sanctions to fund recovery efforts.
- A 7.2- and a 7.5-magnitude earthquake struck 39 seconds apart on 24 June, flattening high-rise apartment blocks in La Guaira state.
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