Venezuela earthquakes death toll surpasses 5,000

Local authorities reported late Friday that the death toll from two powerful earthquakes that struck Venezuela last month has risen to 5,069. A statement released by the interim government of President Delcy Rodriguez confirmed this updated figure. While the number of fatalities has increased, the government noted that the total number of injured persons has remained unchanged following the seismic events that impacted the region, marking a significant loss of life across the country.