Death toll from Venezuela earthquakes passes 6,000

What the report says

Venezuela says the confirmed death toll from the June earthquakes has climbed to 6,125, according to National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez. In a Monday update posted on Telegram, he also said 61,000 people had received hospital treatment. The quakes, measured at magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5, struck on June 24 and hit the coastal state of La Guaira and the capital, Caracas, especially hard.

The announcement comes as the government of interim President Delcy Rodriguez faces growing criticism over its handling of the disaster response. The Al Jazeera report said some residents searching for missing relatives and friends have accused authorities and the military of not doing enough in the aftermath. Rodriguez also said debris removal had reached 16.5 percent, underscoring how much cleanup and recovery work remains.

The scale of the damage has raised broader questions about reconstruction funding and the country’s recovery path. A World Bank report cited by Al Jazeera put physical damage at nearly $20 billion. The article also noted that foreign support was pledged after the quakes, but it remains unclear how much money will ultimately be available. In general, large disasters in Venezuela have often been complicated by economic strain and international sanctions, which can affect access to recovery funds and outside assistance.