Death toll from Venezuela quakes rises past 6,000

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August 3, 2026

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Death toll from Venezuela quakes rises past 6,000

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CARACAS, Venezuela (AFP) — The twin quakes that shattered Venezuela in June killed 6,125 people, National Assembly Chief Jorge Rodriguez said Monday.

The updated figure comes weeks after the 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude quakes struck on June 24, causing nearly 200 buildings to collapse, mostly in the worst-hit coastal state of La Guaira.

The previous death toll had stood at 5,546.

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