Official update: 2,645 deaths confirmed after the June 24 earthquakes

The Daily Journal.— Venezuela’s Ministry of People’s Power for Communication and Information released a new official report on Friday detailing the extent of the damage, humanitarian assistance, and rescue operations carried out across the country following the June 24 earthquakes. According to the institutional report, authorities have confirmed 2,645 fatalities, while the number of injured […]

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Government raises earthquake death toll to 2,595 and defends victim identification protocol

The Daily Journal. — Venezuela’s acting president, Delcy Rodríguez, updated the death toll from the June 24 earthquakes to 2,595 on Thursday and defended the procedures authorities have followed to manage and identify the victims. She said officials have complied with Venezuelan law and international standards throughout the process. During a press conference with international […]

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