Venezuela's death toll from twin earthquakes now exceeds five thousand. The International Monetary Fund has provided emergency financial support for recovery. These funds will aid affected communities and rebuild essential public services. Thousands of people were injured, rescued, and left homeless by the disaster. Relief operations continue with international rescuers and deployed personnel.

The death toll from the Jun. 24 earthquakes in Venezuela rose on Friday to 5,069, reported the president of Parliament, Jorge Rodríguez

The recorded death toll climbed to 5,069, with 16,740 injured. More than 6,400 people have been pulled alive from the rubble, according to Venezuelan authorities.