Venezuela continues to struggle to count the missing after the earthquakes that left more than 6,000 dead

Official figures indicate that devastating earthquakes striking Venezuela on June 24 have resulted in more than 6,000 deaths. Despite the heavy death toll, the government led by interim president Delcy Rodríguez has maintained a calculated silence regarding the exact number of missing persons.

Authorities currently face significant ongoing difficulties in accounting for individuals who remain unaccounted for following the disaster. The lack of transparent official data on the missing highlights challenges in the post-earthquake response and recovery efforts.