Venezuelan Government Reports Over 5,000 Deaths Following Devastating Earthquakes
The Venezuelan government has reported that the death toll from two powerful earthquakes that struck the country in June 2026 has risen to 5,069. The earthquakes, measuring 7.2 and 7.5 in magnitude, caused significant destruction, particularly in the coastal state of La Guaira. The interim government, led by President Delcy Rodriguez, stated that 856 buildings were damaged and 190 collapsed completely. Additionally, hundreds of other structures, including bridges and roads, were affected. Recovery efforts are ongoing, with 1,331 aftershocks recorded since the initial quakes.