The death toll from two powerful earthquakes that struck Venezuela in June 2026 has risen to 5,069, according to local authorities.The interim government of President Delcy Rodriguez reported that 16,740 people remain injured, with no change in the injured count over the past 11 days.

Recovery efforts and debris-clearing operations have contributed to the increase in fatalities, particularly in La Guaira, the most affected coastal region near the Caribbean Sea.A total of 1,331 aftershocks were recorded by Friday, with 856 buildings damaged and 190 completely collapsed.Infrastructure such as bridges and roads also suffered significant damage.The earthquakes, measuring 7.2 and 7.5 on the Richter scale, caused widespread disruption, highlighting the ongoing challenges in disaster response and recovery.