Venezuela earthquake death toll passes 4,000: Government
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- Officials reported at least 4,118 deaths and 16,740 injuries.
- Entire districts in La Guaira were devastated by the June 24 earthquakes.
- Search and rescue efforts continue as thousands remain missing.
The official human cost of the massive twin earthquakes that struck Venezuela over two weeks ago has surged past a grim milestone, with the government confirming on Friday that the death toll has now crossed 4,000.
In a detailed casualty assessment published on Telegram, Venezuelan Parliament Chief Jorge Rodríguez announced that the confirmed fatalities have reached at least 4,118, while the number of registered injuries has climbed to 16,740.
The catastrophic back-to-back tremors, which struck the north-central coast in rapid succession on June 24, concentrated an unprecedented amount of kinetic destruction along the maritime border.
Entire residential districts and commercial zones in the coastal state of La Guaira have been completely flattened, leaving deep swathes of structural ruin.
Search operations continue
The sudden escalation in the official death toll comes as specialized heavy recovery units and volunteer rescue brigades continue to meticulously excavate pulverized concrete sections of collapsed high-rises.
Despite the passage of more than two weeks since the initial disaster, local civil defense agencies emphasize that the final toll is expected to rise further, given that thousands of affected residents are still officially listed as missing under the rubble.
