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Venezuela earthquake death toll surpasses 4,000, FIFA announces aid decision
The death toll from the double earthquake that struck Venezuela on June 24 has risen to 4,118. FIFA announced it will allocate $1 million to support humanitarian relief efforts following the disaster.
Venezuela is facing a severe humanitarian crisis after the devastating double earthquake that struck on June 24. The earthquakes that hit the northern state of La Guaira have claimed more than 4,000 lives.
Venezuelan Parliament Speaker Jorge Rodriguez announced on his Telegram account that at least 4,118 people have died and 16,740 have been injured. Rodriguez stated that the earthquakes flattened entire neighborhoods in the coastal state of La Guaira.
Search and rescue operations halted
Although official rescue teams have suspended the search for survivors, many people are continuing their own efforts to find the bodies of their loved ones under the rubble. A magnitude 3 aftershock in the center of Caracas on Friday caused panic among the public and led to the evacuation of some buildings.
FIFA announces $1 million in aid
The International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) has extended a helping hand to contribute to healing the wounds of the disaster. FIFA announced that it will allocate $1 million through its charity to support emergency humanitarian efforts, assist emergency response teams, and help communities recover.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino said in a written statement, "The people of Venezuela have the full solidarity of the global football family during this extremely difficult time."
UN issues $300 million emergency aid appeal
The United Nations (UN) had issued an emergency appeal last Wednesday to raise approximately $300 million for aid operations for earthquake victims in Venezuela.
Acting President calls for release of frozen gold
Venezuela's Acting President Delcy Rodriguez reiterated the call for the release of assets frozen abroad to be used in the country's recovery process. Rodriguez stated last Wednesday that she had requested King Charles III to release approximately 30 tons of Venezuelan gold frozen under British sanctions.
The most powerful earthquake in a century
Just 39 seconds after the first magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck on June 24, the region was shaken by a second magnitude 7.5 tremor. This went down in history as the most powerful earthquake recorded in Venezuela in more than a century, turning numerous high-rise apartment complexes into piles of rubble.
Numerous buildings collapsed, particularly in the coastal city of La Guaira near the capital Caracas. According to experts, the likelihood of rescuing any survivors from the debris is extremely low. Rescue teams are currently focusing their efforts on clearing debris and caring for those affected by the disaster.
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