The death toll from the two powerful earthquakes that struck Venezuela last week has climbed to 2,954, while 16,592 people have been injured, National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez said on Saturday.
In a message posted on his Telegram channel, Rodriguez said rescue teams have so far saved 6,462 people from areas affected by the disaster, including the central states of Aragua, Miranda and La Guaira, and the western states of Carabobo, Yaracuy and Falcon.
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He said 16,209 people have been left homeless. The earthquakes also damaged 856 buildings, while 190 structures collapsed.
Authorities have established 80 temporary camps to provide shelter and support for displaced and affected residents.
According to the latest update, 29,567 rescue workers, including 3,281 personnel from overseas, remain engaged in search-and-rescue operations.
The statement added that Venezuela has recorded 942 aftershocks since the magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 earthquakes struck the country on June 24.