CARACAS, June 30 (Xinhua) -- Venezuelan National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez said Tuesday that the death toll from the two powerful earthquakes that recently struck the country has risen to 1,943, with more than 10,000 injured.

People affected by earthquakes are pictured at a sports center in La Guaira, Venezuela, on June 28, 2026. Venezuelan National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez said Sunday that the death toll from two powerful earthquakes that struck Venezuela Wednesday has risen to 1,450. (Photo: Xinhua)