Venezuela’s twin-quake death toll rose to 2,954 as rescue work continued in the rubble

Venezuela’s government said the twin earthquakes last week had killed 2,954 people, injured 16,592 and left 16,309 homeless. Officials said more than 22,000 people had received medical treatment, while nearly 30,000 domestic workers and 3,281 international rescuers were involved and search operations continued.