Venezuela earthquake death toll rises to 4,490 as government withholds missing count
The death toll from twin earthquakes that struck northern Venezuela in June has risen to at least 4,490, after 157 more fatalities were added to Saturday's count. National Assembly president Jorge Rodríguez said the number of injured held at 16,740 and rescued at 6,462, while the government has not released a figure for the missing.
The death toll from the twin earthquakes that struck northern Venezuela on June 24 rose to at least 4,490, after another 157 fatalities were added to Saturday's count. National Assembly president Jorge Rodríguez, who released the figures, said the number of injured held at 16,740 and the number of people rescued alive at 6,462.
The government has not published a figure for the number of people still missing; officials defended the decision, saying it was intended to avoid circulating unverified numbers while search operations continue at collapsed sites.
With the disaster now more than two weeks old, rescue teams remain active in rural areas. Aid groups said conditions in temporary shelter camps have worsened, with access to food and clean water still limited for displaced families.
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