Death toll from Venezuela earthquakes tops 6,000
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The death toll from twin ‌earthquakes which struck Venezuela in June has risen to 6,125 with about 1,400 people still missing, according to the latest figures.

In short:

The twin quakes that devastated Venezuela in June killed 6,125 people, according to National Assembly Chief Jorge Rodríguez.

The 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude quakes struck on June 24, causing nearly 200 buildings to collapse, mostly in the worst-hit coastal state of La Guaira.

What’s next?

Venezuelan lawmakers have approved a new housing bill which aims to help people displaced by the quakes.