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Venezuela Quake Death Toll Climbs to Nearly 3,000

Venezuela Quake Death Toll Climbs to Nearly 3,000
Bloomberg Markets Saturday 04 July 2026, 19:20 UTC By David Feliba 1 min read
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Venezuela Quake Death Toll Climbs to Nearly 3,000 Venezuela‘s official death toll from last week’s twin earthquakes rose to nearly 3,000 on Saturday. Authorities reported 2,954 fatalities and 16,592 injuries in the latest government update, up from 2,645 deaths reported a day earlier. The number of injured rose by roughly 4,000.

Venezuela Quake Death Toll Climbs to Nearly 3,000 Venezuela‘s official death toll from last week’s twin earthquakes rose to nearly 3,000 on Saturday. Authorities reported 2,954 fatalities and 16,592 injuries in the latest government update, up from 2,645 deaths reported a day earlier. The number of injured rose by roughly 4,000. Families of those still missing continue to press authorities to intensify search-and-rescue efforts.
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