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Venezuela earthquake death toll tops 4,300 as thousands remain displaced

The death toll from Venezuela’s twin earthquakes has risen to 4,333, with 16,740 people injured and thousands still displaced.

Of those killed, 315 have yet to be identified, National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez said on Saturday.

He said 6,462 people had been rescued, while 856 buildings were damaged and 190 collapsed.

Authorities have established 94 temporary camps housing 18,437 people, while 17,907 others remain without permanent accommodation.

A total of 86,794 families have received assistance following last month’s disaster, according to the government’s latest official report.

Preliminary government estimates indicate that 25,000 homes are needed. Authorities have identified around 40 plots of land, covering a total of about 584,000 square metres, for housing projects in Osma and Chuspa.