Venezuela earthquake death toll surges past 6,300 as recovery continues
The United Nations reported on August 10 that the confirmed death toll from the catastrophic earthquakes that struck northwestern Venezuela has reached 6,300. Emergency teams continue to locate remains under rubble, with thousands still reported missing. The disaster has crippled national infrastructure and exacerbated an existing fuel crisis. International humanitarian organizations are warning that 90% of local civilian infrastructure in the affected regions has been damaged, requiring an estimated $70 billion for long-term reconstruction efforts.
Casualties reported: 6300