Caracas, Venezuela. Photo: Photomanifiesto / Shutterstock.com The official death toll from Venezuela's devastating June 24 earthquakes has risen to 4,490, according to the latest government situation report, as emergency crews continue rescue, recovery, and humanitarian operations across the country's hardest-hit regions.
The report, released on July 12, said 16,740 people have been injured and 6,462 people rescued since the twin earthquakes struck. Authorities have assisted 120,794 families, while 17,907 people remain homeless and 19,583 people are staying in 108 temporary shelters.
Government officials also reported widespread damage to infrastructure, with 856 buildings affected, including 190 that have collapsed. Relief operations have distributed 9,995 tons of food and more than 18.5 million liters of drinking water, while medical teams have treated 32,401 patients.
A total of 31,837 Venezuelan emergency personnel, supported by 2,422 international rescuers and more than 30,500 volunteers, remain deployed in the disaster response. Authorities have also recorded 1,222 aftershocks since the earthquakes.
National Assembly President Jorge Rodríguez said the disaster was unprecedented for the country and urged the public to disregard misinformation circulating online.
"What happened on June 24 was immeasurable. We do not wish any brother country to face a catastrophe like the one we have lived through, nor to become victims of misinformation and lies," Rodríguez said in a statement. He added that false information only deepens the suffering of families mourning loved ones.
The twin earthquakes, measuring magnitude 7.2 and 7.5, struck Venezuela on June 24, causing widespread destruction in Caracas and the coastal state of La Guaira. The government continues to coordinate relief efforts while preparing long-term housing and reconstruction projects for thousands of displaced residents.
As a reminder, American Airlines operated a special aid flight from Miami to Caracas the week following the severe earthquakes. Starlink also announced it would offer free internet access in Venezuela through July 25 for affected users.