Aerial view of El Junquito, Venezuela on June 29, 2026, after twin earthquakes. Hopes were fading on June 29, 2026 of finding survivors more than four days after powerful twin earthquakes struck Venezuela, as residents grow increasingly frustrated with the government’s response to the disaster that has killed at least 1,450 people and left tens of thousands unaccounted for. (Photo by Federico PARRA / AFP)
The death toll from the devastating earthquakes that struck Venezuela five days ago has risen to at least 1,719, National Assembly president Jorge Rodriguez said Monday.
Rodriguez added that 5,034 people were injured in the quakes, which left tens of thousands of people missing.
