Venezuela Earthquake Death Toll Hits 6,438

Twin earthquakes that struck Venezuela in June have killed 6,438 people, according to the latest official death toll released on Monday.

Parliament Speaker Jorge Rodriguez announced the new figure, which rose from the 6,301 deaths recorded last week.

The 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude earthquakes struck near the Venezuelan coast on June 24, destroying at least 190 buildings.

Authorities said about 60,000 homes were affected, with 24,000 left uninhabitable by the disaster.

Nearly two months later, thousands of residents remain in temporary camps while relatives and rescue workers continue searching for people still missing under the rubble.