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The death toll from the two earthquakes on June 24 has risen to 6,301, according to a weekly update released on August 10 by Jorge Rodríguez, president of the government-aligned National Assembly. The report, distributed through Rodríguez’s official channels, also said 73,356 people had received medical attention. The figures indicate the disaster’s human toll continues to climb more than six weeks after the seismic events.
The rising death toll and more than 73,000 people requiring care point to a disaster of exceptional scale. For investors, the immediate issue is whether the emergency further strains public services and disrupts operating conditions, potentially increasing reconstruction needs and fiscal pressure.
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Industry · Runrun.es
Aug 10, 2026
The next official weekly report should show whether fatalities and the number of people receiving medical care are still rising, offering the clearest available measure of whether the emergency is stabilizing.