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Conflicting casualty figures emerge following Venezuela earthquakes

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Posted Jun 26, 2026, 06:00 AM UTC · In the digest of 2026-06-26-0600
Conflicting casualty figures emerge following Venezuela earthquakes

Conflicting reports continue regarding the death toll from the powerful earthquakes that struck Venezuela on June 24, with figures ranging from 164 to over 235 fatalities and thousands injured.

The death toll from the powerful earthquakes that struck Venezuela on June 24 continues to be reported with significant discrepancies. Some outlets, citing Venezuela's Health Minister, indicate at least 235 fatalities and over 4,000 injured, with thousands more potentially missing. Conversely, other reports, referencing international news agencies and the acting president, state a lower count of 164 deaths and approximately 1,000 injuries. The tremors, measured at magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5, caused extensive structural damage in Caracas and led to the closure of the nation's main airport. A national state of emergency remains in effect as search and rescue operations persist in affected regions.

Sources: Українська правда, Радіо Свобода, Громадське

How outlets assessed this

    • Українська правда Neutral Reported 164 fatalities and 971 injuries, citing international news agencies.
    • Радіо Свобода Neutral Reported 32 fatalities and 700 injuries, based on Acting President Delcy Rodríguez's statement.
    • Українська правда Neutral Reports 235 fatalities and over 4,000 injured from the earthquakes.
    • Радіо Свобода Neutral States 164 deaths and nearly 1,000 injuries due to the seismic events.

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