The death toll from the earthquakes that struck Venezuela has climbed to 3,889, with 16,740 people injured, Venezuelan National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez said Thursday.
Rodriguez said on social media that the two powerful earthquakes that hit the country on June 24 have also left 17,907 people homeless.
According to the latest official figures, 6,462 people have been rescued.
Venezuela quake death toll rises to 3,889
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