Venezuela death toll from June twin earthquakes rises to 5,069: IMF releases 346 million for reconstruction

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Venezuela death toll from June twin earthquakes rises to 5,069: IMF releases 346 million for reconstruction
Death toll from Venezuela quakes surpasses four thousand as thousands remain missing
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The death toll from the twin earthquakes that struck Venezuela last month has risen to 5,069, with 16,740 injured, officials said on Friday. The country has secured $346 million from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to aid in reconstruction efforts.
The 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude quakes struck within a minute of each other on June 24, devastating the coastal state of La Guaira, located north of Caracas. The disasters have left thousands homeless and damaged numerous buildings, including 190 that collapsed completely.
According to National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez, the number of people without housing stands at 17,907. Authorities have attended to 128,324 families affected by the earthquakes, with 21,235 people currently living in 107 temporary camps.
The earthquakes have caused widespread destruction, with 856 buildings damaged and 190 collapsed. The state of La Guaira was particularly hard hit. Since the initial quakes, there have been 1,331 aftershocks, with the most significant occurring on July 10, measuring 3.9 on the Richter scale.
Interim President Delcy Rodriguez announced that the funds from the IMF would be used to support affected families in housing, infrastructure, and essential public services. IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva confirmed the release of funds, stating that the institution worked with key counterparts to help Venezuela access its own resources for urgent humanitarian needs.
The IMF and the World Bank resumed relations with Venezuela in April, following a military incursion in January that overthrew former President Nicolas Maduro. Relations with these institutions had been frozen since 2019.
The government has initiated a biometric census to determine the number of homes needed, estimating that around 25,000 houses will be required. The Parliament approved a bill to accelerate housing construction, aiming to provide better conditions and legal security for private sector involvement in the reconstruction process.
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