Venezuela quake toll rises to 4,490, government says

Nearly 4,500 people have died as a result of the devastating twin earthquakes in Venezuela, an updated official toll shows, in an increase of about 200 from the day prior.

The Venezuelan government, in a post on its official Telegram channel, says at least 4,490 people died and 16,740 were injured in the June 24 quakes, while more than 19,500 people are now living in temporary camps.

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