The death toll from Venezuela’s twin earthquakes has risen to 3,535, authorities said on Monday, as the scale of the disaster became clearer nearly two weeks after the disaster struck the capital and nearby coastal areas.

Top lawmaker Jorge Rodriguez said the latest official tally showed 16,740 people injured and 17,854 left without housing after the June 24 quakes, which measured magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5 and struck within seconds of each other. The new figures underscore the scale of the disaster in and around Caracas and La Guaira, the coastal area hit hardest, as criticism mounts over the government’s response.

Venezuela’s social vice presidency said at least 12,800 people were staying in 80 shelters across Caracas and La Guaira. Acting President Delcy Rodriguez has defended the government’s handling of the disaster amid growing frustration from Venezuelans who have described the response as late and inadequate. She said security forces were deployed immediately after the quakes and announced the creation of a new military unit to help tackle future emergencies and disasters.

In La Guaira on Monday, Reuters witnesses saw trucks and forensic workers transporting coffins, while machinery dug trenches in an open area marked by white crosses, where authorities were burying unidentified bodies. The United Nations said it was continuing to ramp up aid operations in coordination with the government in Caracas. “Some search and rescue teams remain deployed in the affected areas, while other specialized engineering teams and medical support continue to arrive,” U.N. spokesperson Stephane Dujarric told reporters on Monday.

The U.N. Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said critical services, including electricity and telecommunications, were being progressively restored. OCHA said at least 79 transitional camps in stadiums and sports centres were operational to host displaced people and provide aid. Some 17,000 people lost their homes in the tremors.

The death toll has climbed steadily since the quakes struck on June 24, with the confirmed number of fatalities rising from 2,645 on July 4 to 2,954 on July 5, then to 3,342 on July 6, and now to 3,535. The number of injured has also increased, reaching 16,740, while the number of people missing remains uncertain. The United Nations estimates the number of missing could be as high as 50,000, though other projections suggest a figure closer to 10,000.

The hardest-hit area, La Guaira, has seen entire neighbourhoods reduced to rubble, with rescue operations focusing on recovering survivors and recovering bodies. Thousands of rescue workers, including foreign teams, have been deployed to the region, but the scale of destruction has made the task increasingly difficult. The government has faced criticism for the slow pace of its response, with many families still awaiting assistance weeks after the disaster.

The international community has pledged support, with the U.N. and other organizations coordinating aid efforts. However, the scale of the crisis continues to grow, with fears of an impending health crisis as thousands sleep in crowded temporary shelters. The government has announced plans to create a new military unit to handle future emergencies, but for now, the focus remains on managing the aftermath of the disaster and providing relief to those affected.

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