Venezuela has reported that the death toll from two powerful earthquakes on 24 June has risen to 2,595, with more than 12,000 people injured. Rescue operations continue to search for bodies trapped beneath collapsed buildings.
On 3 July 2026, Delsy Rodríguez, acting President of Venezuela, announced that the earthquakes had claimed 2,595 lives and injured over 12,000 people. Additionally, 189 buildings were completely destroyed, while authorities continue to urgently recover bodies from the rubble.
The Venezuelan leader stated that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank had previously offered assistance and credit lines to support recovery efforts. The Venezuelan government will establish a $200 million recovery fund, equivalent to approximately 6.5 billion baht, in partnership with the IMF to use for rebuilding damaged homes and restoring affected areas.
The two earthquakes, measuring 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude and occurring only 40 seconds apart, represent one of the most severe natural disasters Venezuela has experienced in over a century. They caused extensive damage in Caracas and the northern coastal regions of the country.