The death toll from the devastating earthquakes that occurred in Venezuela at the end of June has exceeded 3,300. This is reported by AFP and Reuters, writes UNN.
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Interim President of Venezuela Delcy Rodríguez stated that the country will maintain stability despite the consequences of the natural disaster. According to her, solidarity prevails in society, and the authorities will not allow mass unrest.
Many residents of Venezuela criticized the government's reaction to the earthquakes, but Rodríguez stated that thousands of civil servants were sent to the affected areas to eliminate the consequences of the disaster and help the population.
A new disaster response unit will be created in the country
During a speech on Independence Day, Rodríguez announced the creation of a new armed forces unit that will specialize in responding to emergencies and natural disasters.
According to official data, thousands of people are still missing after the earthquakes. Search and rescue operations in the affected areas are ongoing.