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 Venezuelan authorities. The twin earthquakes on June 24, deemed the strongest in a century, have triggered 942 aftershocks and caused the collapse of 190 structures. Over 16,309 people have been left homeless. The government reported that 6,462 individuals have been rescued, although hopes of finding more survivors diminish with time. More than 3,200 international rescuers, some honored by interim President Delcy Rodríguez, have participated in the efforts, with assistance from over 140 nations. The Venezuelan people are in deep mourning but still hold onto hope.
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