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Death toll from Venezuela twin earthquakes rises to 4,118 — government official
National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez says 86,794 families have received assistance following the disaster, and that 6,462 have been rescued.
Death toll from Venezuela twin earthquakes rises to 4,118 — government official
Venezuela's Interim President, Delcy Rodriguez, has called for the release of frozen assets held abroad to be used towards the recovery.

The death toll from Venezuela's twin earthquakes has risen to 4,118, with 16,740 people injured and thousands still displaced, National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez said.

Rodriguez said on Friday that 86,794 families have received assistance following the disaster in an update on X.

He said 6,462 have been rescued, while 856 buildings are damaged and 190 have collapsed.

Authorities distributed 9,766 metric tons of food and more than 13.9 million litres of water, while 29,966 patients have received medical treatment, Rodriguez added.

He said 30,076 personnel and 29,843 volunteers have been deployed for relief efforts, supported by 3,454 international rescue workers.

A total of 89 temporary camps have been established for displaced residents, while authorities have recorded 1,171 aftershocks since the initial earthquakes.

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Widespread destruction

Two earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 in magnitude struck the South American nation on June 24, 39 seconds apart.

The quakes caused widespread destruction, prompting a large-scale national and international humanitarian response.

The United Nations on Wednesday issued an urgent appeal for nearly $300 million towards earthquake relief operations.

Venezuela's Interim President, Delcy Rodriguez, has called for the release of frozen assets held abroad to be used towards the recovery.

On Wednesday, she said she asked King Charles III to release about 30 tons of Venezuelan gold frozen under UK sanctions.

SOURCE:TRT World & Agencies