Death toll of Portuguese in Venezuela earthquakes reaches 116

Tuesday, 14 July 2026AI summary
Death toll of Portuguese in Venezuela earthquakes reaches 116
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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed that 116 Portuguese citizens and people of Portuguese descent have died following the double earthquake that struck Venezuela on June 24. Official figures from Venezuelan authorities indicate the total death toll from the disaster has now exceeded 4,500, while the number of missing persons has decreased to 53.