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Venezuela earthquake death toll rises to 5,346 nearly a month after disaster
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Venezuela earthquake death toll rises to 5,346 nearly a month after disaster

A series of powerful earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 magnitudes struck northern Venezuela on June 24, resulting in a death toll of 5,346 as of July 25. The disaster primarily impacted the coastal region of La Guaira, near Caracas. National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez reported the casualty count had risen by 68 from the previous day, with 16,740 people injured. The United Nations estimates that up to 50,000 individuals remain missing, while over 1,400 aftershocks have been recorded in the past month. More than 23,000 residents have been displaced, and efforts are underway to provide temporary housing, including an apartment complex in Caracas for approximately 200 families. Over 850 buildings were damaged, with 190 collapsing entirely.

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Venezuela earthquake death toll rises to 5,346 nearly a month after disaster

A series of powerful earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 magnitudes struck northern Venezuela on June 24, resulting in a death toll of 5,346 as of July 25. The disaster primarily impacted the coastal region of La Guaira, near Caracas. National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez reported the casualty count had risen by 68 from the previous day, with 16,740 people injured. The United Nations estimates that up to 50,000 individuals remain missing, while over 1,400 aftershocks have been recorded in the past month. More than 23,000 residents have been displaced, and efforts are underway to provide temporary housing, including an apartment complex in Caracas for approximately 200 families. Over 850 buildings were damaged, with 190 collapsing entirely.

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