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Venezuela earthquake death toll reaches 5,400 as DNA identification process begins
Diario de Cuba·VE·3 days ago
One month following a major earthquake, grassroots volunteer efforts remain central to ongoing search and recovery operations. The report highlights the integration of diverse civilian skill sets in sustaining long-term humanitarian support for affected families.
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.