The combined death toll from two powerful earthquakes that struck Venezuela has reached 2,954, the country’s information ministry announced on Saturday, July 4.
Jorge Rodriguez, who leads Venezuela’s National Assembly legislature, released updated figures showing that 16,592 people have been injured and 16,309 have been left homeless as a result of the twin disasters.
Rodriguez also reported that medical teams have provided care to 22,445 individuals since the quakes struck. To assist those affected, nearly 30,000 officials have been mobilized, joined by 3,281 rescue workers from other countries.
Search and rescue operations remain active as crews continue looking for any survivors still trapped, Rodriguez confirmed.
