Death toll from Venezuela quakes rises to 3,811 as government seeks frozen funds

 

Venezuela - The death toll from Venezuela’s twin earthquakes has risen to 3,811, according to figures released by National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez on Wednesday.

The latest tally puts the number of injured in the June 24 quakes at 16,740, and the number of homeless at 17,907. Interim President Delcy Rodriguez renewed calls for international sanctions on Venezuela to be lifted to assist the earthquake recovery, saying the country had enough overseas assets to help finance reconstruction if blocked accounts were released.

“Venezuela has resources blocked around the world that could address this process of reconstruction,” the president said on state television channel VTV, adding that funds were also needed for employment and education programs.