The death toll from the twin earthquakes that struck Venezuela earlier this week has risen sharply to 2,295, with more than 11,000 people reported injured.
Venezuela’s parliamentary speaker, Jorge Rodriguez, announced the updated figures on Wednesday, confirming that rescue teams are continuing to search for survivors in the devastated coastal regions.
Handelsavisen reported on Friday that the death toll had reached 589, with more than 50,000 people missing.
The latest count represents a significant escalation from previous estimates.
Handelsavisen reported on Friday that the death toll had reached 589, with more than 50,000 people missing.
By the following update, the figure had climbed to 1,430.
The current total of 2,295 fatalities underscores the severity of the disaster and the challenges faced by emergency responders in accessing rubble-strewn areas.