Caracas: The death toll from two earthquakes that struck Venezuela last week has risen to 2,954 and 16,592 others have been injured, according to National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez.
In a message on his Telegram channel, Rodriguez said 6,462 people had been rescued after the disaster struck the central states of Aragua, Miranda and La Guaira, as well as the western states of Carabobo, Yaracuy and Falcon.
Sources said 1,6209 people were left homeless, while 856 buildings were damaged and 190 structures collapsed.
Authorities have also set up 80 temporary camps To help the affected population and displaced people.
According to an update on Saturday, 29,567 rescuers were still deployed to search for survivors, including 3,281 from abroad.
The statement said that since the 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude earthquakes struck on June 24, Venezuela has recorded 942 aftershocks.
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