The reported impact of the recent earthquakes in Venezuela has generated varying casualty estimates from multiple sources. During a broadcast on state television, Jorge Rodriguez, the president of the National Assembly, announced that the confirmed number of people killed in the disaster reached 1,719. He further stated that an additional 5,034 individuals were injured following the seismic event, which occurred late last Wednesday afternoon.
According to data cited by Telegrafi, the earthquakes resulted in 15,866 people losing their homes. In parallel, a United Nations official indicated that the organization was preparing for a potentially larger scale of loss, estimating up to 10,000 fatalities. This assessment suggested that many victims’ remains may still be trapped beneath debris following the tremors.
The scale of the crisis has prompted commentary regarding the government’s response. Some Venezuelan sources have voiced criticism concerning the level of humanitarian support and the effectiveness of the emergency response efforts following the devastating earthquakes. Despite these concerns, the National Assembly president continued to provide updates on the evolving situation.
The reported figures underscore the significant human cost associated with the natural disaster, affecting thousands of people across the affected regions.
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