On June 27, Jorge Rodriguez, the President of the Venezuelan National Assembly, announced that the number of fatalities from the earthquakes that struck on June 24 had risen to 1,430.
This figure marks an increase of more than 500 from the previous day's count of 920. The number of injured has also climbed to 3,238.
As of the morning of June 27, authorities reported that at least 68,900 people were missing, according to family reports. Rescue operations are ongoing, and as assessments continue in heavily affected areas, the casualty figures may rise further.
On June 24, two powerful earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 struck the northern Caribbean coast of Venezuela. The tremors caused widespread building collapses, road damage, and communication disruptions, complicating rescue efforts in some regions.
As the critical 72-hour window for finding survivors has passed, Venezuelan authorities, international rescue teams, and citizens continue to search through the rubble for any remaining survivors.
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