Venezuela quake death toll tops 5,000 as IMF releases emergency aid
Summary
Over 5,000 people have died after two strong earthquakes hit Venezuela’s Caribbean coast in June, especially in the coastal state of La Guaira. Venezuela has received $346 million from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to help with emergency relief and humanitarian needs.Key Facts
- The earthquakes, measuring 7.2 and 7.5 in magnitude, struck within one minute on June 24.
- Most deaths and damage occurred in La Guaira, a coastal state with a major airport, seaport, and many apartment buildings.
- Over 16,700 people were injured; most have left hospitals.
- Rescue efforts have been slowed by aftershocks, equipment shortages, and command confusion.
- About 20,000 people are still displaced, living in crowded shelters without consistent access to clean water or sanitation.
- Venezuela secured $346 million in emergency aid from the IMF, released from the country’s reserve funds.
- The IMF and World Bank restored relations with Venezuela in April after suspending them in 2019.
- Some survivors and international observers say the government was slow to respond immediately after the quakes, while officials deny these claims.
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