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CARACAS, Venezuela – At least 2,295 people have lost their lives, and over 8,000 are left injured following the devastating twin earthquakes that struck Venezuela on June 24. The country’s authorities have disclosed that hundreds of thousands have been displaced, seeking refuge in emergency shelters in the hardest-hit coastal and urban areas.
Venezuelan Acting President Delcy Rodríguez has announced a period of national mourning, extending from July 1 to 7. This move aims to show solidarity with those affected by the disaster and acknowledge the extensive human and economic losses incurred. The government has stated that mass burials and emergency shelter operations are being continuously expanded to cater to the growing numbers of displaced individuals.
The earthquake, which occurred at approximately 10:30 AM local time, triggered widespread destruction, particularly in the states of Sucre, Monagas, Anzoátegui, and Falcón. Many families have been left homeless, with some forced to flee their homes in search of safety. Those affected by the disaster also face the additional challenges of limited access to basic necessities such as food, water, and medical aid.
Venezuelan authorities have established aid distribution centers across the disaster zones to provide essential assistance to the displaced. The government has called upon international partners to offer assistance in the form of financial aid, emergency equipment, and medical supplies.
A team of Venezuelan government officials, along with representatives from the United Nations, has been conducting a preliminary assessment of the damage caused by the earthquake. According to available data, several buildings have been reduced to rubble in key cities like Güiria and El Cerro de San Luis.
International aid has already begun to flow into Venezuela as countries such as Cuba, Mexico, and Brazil extend their support to the government and the affected communities. Meanwhile, humanitarian organizations are mobilizing relief efforts to help those affected by the earthquake, with some organizations setting up temporary medical facilities to provide critical care to the injured.