This image shows damaged houses at a social housing neighbourhood in Catia La Mar, La Guaira state, Venezuela on July 9, 2026, following the June 24 twin earthquakes. The United Nations launched an urgent appeal on July 8, 2026 for nearly $300 million towards Venezuela earthquake relief operations as the death toll from the disaster rose to more than 3,800 people. (Photo by MARTIN BERNETTI / AFP)
The death toll from the powerful twin tremors that struck Venezuela two weeks ago has risen to at least 3,889, a government report published Thursday stated.
Nearly 17,000 people were injured in the 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude earthquakes on June 24, while almost 18,000 more lost their homes.
The death toll rose from 3,811 to 3,889 on Thursday, according to a report from National Assembly chief Jorge Rodriguez posted on Telegram.
Interim leader Delcy Rodriguez on Wednesday called for the release of Venezuelan funds frozen abroad to help the country cope with the disaster.
