4,333earthquake deaths, per the official count · 215 more than the previous report, according to Semana.
16,740injured · Unchanged in the official report.
25,000new homes estimated to be needed · According to CNN en Español.
National Assembly president Jorge Rodríguez said on Saturday that deaths from the twin earthquake have risen to 4,333 after 215 more bodies were found, with 16,740 injured and 315 dead still unidentified, according to Semana. CNN reported that an estimated 25,000 new homes will be needed. VTV aired the report at a press conference with international media.
On NTN24, coverage questioned why the official count leaves out people still under the rubble and said the figures have not been verified by independent organizations. The channel also aired security-camera footage of dozens of buildings in La Guaira collapsing almost at once.
«The regime systematically leaves out the number of missing people.»— NTN24, July 11, 2026 · watch
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At the same press conference, a reporter asked about the TSJ supreme court, the CNE electoral council and a possible presidential election, six months into Delcy Rodríguez's acting presidency. Jorge Rodríguez answered that ongoing processes are not being halted, but that the priority is the people hit by the earthquakes, and called the question disrespectful.
«What we don't have is the head to be worrying about the TSJ.»— Jorge Rodríguez, July 11, 2026 · watch
«It is disrespectful, it is rude…»— Jorge Rodríguez, July 11, 2026 · watch
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Commentator David Placeres claimed the United States already has 3,000 troops and officials in the country and is seeking to dismantle the regime. He also said María Corina Machado's team is trying to mend its relationship with Donald Trump's government and is preparing a third attempt to return to Venezuela.
«There are meetings, there are contacts under way right now, and this could change everything.»— David Placeres, July 11, 2026 · watch
