CARACAS — The number of lives lost following two devastating earthquakes that hit Venezuela on June 24 has climbed to 4,490, according to an announcement made Sunday by National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez via his Telegram account.
The official injury count remains at 16,740, unchanged from previous reports. Rescue teams have pulled 6,462 people to safety since the twin disasters struck.
According to the latest figures, 17,907 people have been displaced from their homes as a result of the earthquakes.
