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Venezuela: Earthquake Death Toll Exceeds 5,000, IMF Releases $346 Million
The death toll from the double earthquake that struck Venezuela on June 24, 2026, has officially exceeded 5,000 as of July 18, according to Le Monde. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has released $346 million to finance reconstruction efforts, targeted at housing, infrastructure, and essential public services. Approximately 21,000 disaster victims were still living in makeshift shelters as of July 15. Fifteen civil society organizations have called on U.S. State Secretary Marco Rubio to demand transparency regarding the management of humanitarian aid.