Venezuela earthquake death toll rises
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Venezuela earthquake death toll rises to 3,535, nearly 17,000 injured

Over 3,500 people have been confirmed dead in Venezuela's two earthquakes and nearly 17,000 are injured, according to Venezuelan authorities.

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On Monday, the official death toll from Venezuela's earthquakes almost two weeks ago rose to 3,535. The number of injured is reported to be 16,740, and more than 17,000 people have been registered as homeless in the country as the devastation is widespread.

The first earthquake measured 7.2 and the second 7.5.

The quakes were the most powerful to hit Venezuela in more than a century and occurred within a minute of each other near Morón on the coast.

AuthorTT News AgencyEnglish edition by Sweden Herald, adapted for our readers
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