Venezuela quake death toll rises to 2,954

The death toll from the two earthquakes that struck Venezuela last week has risen to 2,954, and 16,592 others were injured, National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez said.

He added that 6,462 people had been rescued after the disaster hit. The update said 16,209 people were without housing, while 856 buildings had been damaged and 190 structures had collapsed. Authorities have also set up 80 temporary camps to assist displaced and affected people. According to Saturday’s update, 29,567 rescuers remain deployed to search for survivors, including 3,281 from abroad.