CNN
reported this.
In his
daily briefing on the situation in the country, Jorge Rodriguez, President of
the National Assembly of Venezuela, announced that the total number of victims
affected by the natural disaster stood at 12,841.
He stated
that more than 4,000 rescuers and volunteers from various countries and
Venezuela itself managed to save the lives of 6,461 people.
Meanwhile,
the United Nations estimates that approximately 50,000 people are missing.
According to the parliament speaker, around 30,000 of them were in the port
area of the worst-hit city of La Guaira. He believes the number of survivors
could reach 20,000, as many escaped from under the rubble on their own or with
the help of relatives.
Jorge
Rodríguez also called on healthcare workers, security services, and
firefighters to register on the "Patria" platform to resolve housing
issues caused by the earthquake.
It is
reported that 25 temporary camps have been set up across the country. Of these,
13 are located in La Guaira, 8 in Caracas, two in Miranda, and one each in
Carabobo and Yaracuy regions. The government is continuing its efforts to equip
the camps and accommodate the victims there.
The
parliament speaker announced that 782 aftershocks have been recorded in the
country since June 24, but their frequency and strength are gradually decreasing.
Acting President
of Venezuela Delcy Rodriguez declared seven days of national mourning in memory
of the earthquake victims.
"In
these sad days, we reaffirm our commitment to supporting and protecting the
victims of the tragedy and their loved ones," she said.
