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Six weeks after Venezuela earthquake: more than 6,000 dead

Six weeks after two devastating earthquakes struck Venezuela on June 24, the death toll has surpassed 6,000. Parliament President Jorge Rodriguez announced that over 6,125 people have been reported dead, with ongoing searches still underway for missing individuals. The quakes, measuring 7.2 and 7.5 on the Richter scale, occurred just 39 seconds apart, causing widespread destruction. Over 17,000 people were injured, while estimates suggest up to 10,000 may still be missing. The Venezuelan government has not provided exact figures for the number of missing persons.

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Six weeks after Venezuela earthquake: more than 6,000 dead

Six weeks after two devastating earthquakes struck Venezuela on June 24, the death toll has surpassed 6,000. Parliament President Jorge Rodriguez announced that over 6,125 people have been reported dead, with ongoing searches still underway for missing individuals. The quakes, measuring 7.2 and 7.5 on the Richter scale, occurred just 39 seconds apart, causing widespread destruction. Over 17,000 people were injured, while estimates suggest up to 10,000 may still be missing. The Venezuelan government has not provided exact figures for the number of missing persons.

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