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Significant earthquake impacts infrastructure in Venezuela
DW English (Live)·VE·1 day ago
A devastating earthquake in venezuela has left thousands of families without homes or livelihoods, with estimated damages of $37 billion. The disaster has claimed over 5,000 lives, exacerbating the country's already dire humanitarian situation.
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One month after the June 24 seismic events, Venezuela reports 5,546 confirmed fatalities and 17,907 affected individuals. Recovery efforts are significantly hampered by a critical funding shortfall, stalled official response, and a lack of transparent data, leading to citizen-led search operations and widespread humanitarian distress. The economic impact is estimated between $12 billion and $19.6 billion, with 2.1 million tons of debris posing an environmental challenge.