Venezuela earthquake death toll rises to 5,546 one month after double quake

The death toll from the double earthquake that struck northern Venezuela on June 24 has risen to 5,546, as authorities added 148 fatalities, according to Jorge Rodríguez, president of the National Assembly Source: hoydo. The injured count stands at 16,740, and over 17,900 people lost their homes Source: elcaribedr.

Humanitarian situation

Currently, 23,811 people are in 107 temporary camps, an increase of 476 from earlier in the week. Some 128,324 families have received assistance. The quakes damaged 856 buildings and collapsed 190, with 1,500 aftershocks recorded Source: elnacionalve. The government has delivered the first housing units to over 240 families at Fuerte Tiuna military complex in Caracas Source: infobae.

International response

The UN World Food Programme (WFP) reported it has reached over 100,000 people and aims to assist half a million within two months, pending $80 million in funding. WFP is providing hot meals, ready-to-eat rations, food baskets, and electronic vouchers Source: diariolibree.

Reconstruction demands

President Delcy Rodríguez announced a "plan maestro" for reconstruction Source: infobae, while a group of 39 non-governmental organizations called for transparent, periodic information on reconstruction plans Source: infobae.