Ten Days After Earthquakes in Venezuela, Death Toll Rises to 2,954
· Telemundo McAllen (KTLM)
Ten days after the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela, the death toll has reached 2,954, with 16,592 injured, according to local authorities. The twin earthquakes on June 24 are deemed the strongest in a century, triggering 942 aftershocks and collapsing 190 structures. Over 16,309 people have lost their homes. The government reported that 6,462 individuals have been rescued, although hopes of finding more survivors are dwindling. More than 3,200 international rescuers, some honored by interim President Delcy Rodríguez, have participated in the efforts. Over 140 nations have provided humanitarian aid or rescue teams, as the nation mourns its losses.
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