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NewsKION Central CoastJuly 2, 2026Monterey

Official death toll from Venezuelan earthquakes rises to 2,595

Acting President Delcy Rodríguez announced that the official death toll from the recent twin earthquakes in Venezuela has reached at least 2,595. The figure has drawn scrutiny from observers who question the accuracy of the official count as morgues report high volumes of casualties.

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Why It Matters

The updated death toll provides the current official government assessment of the disaster's impact, which influences international aid coordination and domestic emergency response efforts.

Key Facts

  • Acting President Delcy Rodríguez stated that at least 2,595 people were killed in the twin earthquakes.
  • The announcement was made on Thursday, one week after the earthquakes occurred.
  • The official death toll is being questioned by observers and citizens due to the high volume of bodies reported at morgues.

Who's Mentioned

locationVenezuela“The country where the earthquakes occurred.”OrganizationCNN“The news organization reporting the story.”OrganizationKION Central Coast“The news outlet that originally published the post.”PersonDelcy Rodríguez“Acting President of Venezuela who announced the updated death toll.”