Note: Single-source report; awaiting corroboration.
The deadly earthquakes that struck Venezuela on 24 June resulted in at least 2,295 deaths and over 11,000 injuries, with approximately 6,400 people rescued so far, according to Venezuelan authorities, who declared seven days of national mourning. In response, the Playa Grande baseball stadium on Venezuela's central coast has been converted into an emergency shelter for those displaced or unable to safely return to their homes. Families are staying under tarpaulins as hospitals remain overwhelmed and search and rescue operations continue.
Among those affected is Daniela Jaramillo and her family, who sought refuge at Playa Grande after spending two nights outdoors. Though their home was damaged, they survived without loss of life. Jaramillo highlighted the urgent situation for others still trapped under rubble nearby. The stadium now functions as both a shelter and a temporary humanitarian aid center.
International efforts include the deployment of 51 search and rescue teams from 28 countries, comprising 2,276 specialists and 165 dogs in the hardest-hit areas. The United Nations released $15 million from its emergency fund and activated the Venezuela Humanitarian Fund. The United States donated $100 million to this fund plus an additional $100 million to support operations.
Humanitarian organizations such as the World Food Programme have aided around 2,000 people in La Guaira with ready-to-eat meals and operate a communal kitchen at Playa Grande. The International Organization for Migration is assisting with shelter provision and registration for displaced individuals.