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Death toll from Venezuela quakes rises to 3,811 as UN seeks 296 million
Death toll from Venezuela twin quakes rises to 2,954 as search operations wind down
The death toll from Venezuela’s twin earthquakes has risen to 3,811, the government announced on Wednesday, as the United Nations launched a $296 million appeal to support 1.3 million survivors over the next six months. The quakes, which struck on 24 June with magnitudes of 7.2 and 7.5, have left nearly 17,000 injured and displaced more than 17,800 people, according to the latest official figures .
UN humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher told a UN member-state meeting on Tuesday that the appeal targets immediate needs after the disaster, which has compounded an existing crisis in the country. “We have a clear plan: we need $296 million to reach 1.3 million people with socio-economic needs for six months. This is a time-bound plan,” Fletcher said via video link from Venezuela . The UN’s broader humanitarian response plan for Venezuela, launched earlier this year at $632 million, had secured only $115 million before the quakes; contributions have since risen to $300 million, leaving a $627 million shortfall for urgent needs .
Venezuelan Foreign Minister Iván Gil used the UN forum to urge countries holding frozen Venezuelan state assets to release them for reconstruction. “We call on all countries that still hold Venezuelan resources to unfreeze them so they can be used for rebuilding,” Gil said . President Nicolás Maduro has also sought international assistance, including a request to King Charles III to release 30 tonnes of gold held in the Bank of England .
The earthquakes have caused an estimated $6.7 billion in damage, according to UN assessments . Public anger is growing over the government’s response, with protests erupting in Caracas and other affected areas. “The longer time passes, the more anger rises,” noted French daily *Libération*, reporting widespread frustration at perceived inaction under Washington’s influence .
Humanitarian groups warn of escalating health risks, including waterborne diseases and inadequate medical supplies. The International Rescue Committee has flagged rising concerns, while US and French relief teams have scaled up operations in coordination with local authorities . Meanwhile, animal welfare organizations have rescued hundreds of pets displaced by the disaster, offering them for adoption to ease the strain on shelters .
With rescue and recovery efforts ongoing, the government has revised its death toll upward from earlier estimates, reflecting the scale of the catastrophe. The international community’s response remains critical as Venezuela grapples with the dual burden of disaster and economic isolation.
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