Death toll from Venezuela twin earthquakes rises to 4,118 — government official

The death toll from Venezuela’s twin earthquakes has risen to 4,118, with 16,740 people injured and thousands still displaced, National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez said.

Rodriguez said on Friday that 86,794 families have received assistance following the disaster in an update on X.

He said 6,462 have been rescued, while 856 buildings are damaged and 190 have collapsed.

Authorities distributed 9,766 metric tons of food and more than 13.9 million litres of water, while 29,966 patients have received medical treatment, Rodriguez added.

He said 30,076 personnel and 29,843 volunteers have been deployed for relief efforts, supported by 3,454 international rescue workers.

A total of 89 temporary camps have been established for displaced residents, while authorities have recorded 1,171 aftershocks since the initial earthquakes.