Venezuela quake death toll tops 5,000 as IMF releases emergency aid - Al Jazeera
The death toll from twin earthquakes in Venezuela has surpassed 5,000, with thousands still displaced and struggling with poor sanitation. The IMF has released $346 million in emergency funding to assist with the humanitarian crisis.
Why it matters
This represents a significant humanitarian disaster in Latin America and marks a notable shift in the IMF's relationship with the Venezuelan government.
IMF releases $346m in emergency funds as new details emerge about the disaster response.
x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info Volunteer rescue workers carry a body bag across the rubble of a collapsed building in Caraballeda, Venezuela, on July 17, 2026, following the June 24 earthquakes [AFP] By AFP , AP and Reuters Published On 18 Jul 2026 18 Jul 2026 The death toll from the twin earthquakes that tore through Venezuela’s Caribbean coast last month has surpassed 5,000, as authorities continue recovering bodies from the rubble.
National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez said on Friday that 5,119 people have now been confirmed dead, most of them in the coastal state of La Guaira, where the earthquakes caused the worst destruction. Another 16,740 people were injured, though Rodriguez said most have since been discharged from hospital.
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