UN Appeals for $296 Million as Venezuela Earthquake Death Toll Surpasses 3,800

The United Nations has launched an emergency appeal for $296 million to support relief efforts in Venezuela after devastating earthquakes killed more than 3,800 people and left thousands homeless.

UN humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher said the funds would provide life-saving assistance to 1.3 million people over the next six months as rescue and recovery operations continue.

The Venezuelan government also urged the international community to release frozen state assets to help finance reconstruction. Officials said blocked funds and gold reserves held abroad should be made available to support earthquake recovery.

Authorities reported that 3,811 people have died, nearly 17,000 were injured, and about 18,000 residents have been displaced following the twin earthquakes that struck on June 24. Thousands are still missing, while families continue searching through collapsed buildings for loved ones.

The UN estimates the disaster caused about $6.7 billion in damage, severely affecting homes, infrastructure, healthcare facilities, and transport networks, including the closure of Caracas' main international airport.

Although international rescue teams have largely ended survivor searches, recovery crews remain on the ground clearing debris and recovering victims as humanitarian needs continue to grow.

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