Venezuela earthquake death toll rises to 6,125, officials say
June twin quakes cause massive casualties; government defends response
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Venezuela's June twin earthquakes killed 6,125 people and injured nearly 61,000, officials say; Acting President Delcy Rodriguez defended the government's response amid criticism over delayed aid.
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Two catastrophic earthquakes struck Venezuela in June, causing widespread destruction and a high death toll.
Synopsis
In June, Venezuela experienced two catastrophic earthquakes, resulting in the tragic loss of 6,125 lives, as reported by lawmaker Jorge Rodriguez. Almost 61,000 people sought medical care following these disasters. Officials noted that 16.5% of the debris has been cleared, while Acting President Delcy Rodriguez defended the government's handling of the situation amid criticisms regarding the timeliness of aid to those affected.
The death toll from twin earthquakes which struck Venezuela in June has risen to 6,125, according to figures released by top lawmaker Jorge Rodriguez on Monday.
Nearly 61,000 people were attended to at hospitals, the graphic published by Rodriguez on Telegram showed, adding that 16.5% of the debris generated by the quakes had been removed.
Acting President Delcy Rodriguez, who is backed by U.S. President Donald Trump, has defended the government's response amid criticism that military personnel and other officials arrived late and have done little to help victims of the quake, including people who were trapped in the rubble.
Offene Fragen
- What specific aid was delayed and why?
- How will the cleared debris affect recovery efforts?
