The death toll from Venezuela's twin quakes has risen to 3,342, according to numbers released by the Venezuelan information ministry on Sunday.The new tally also puts the number of injured at 16,470 while the number of homeless has risen to 17,345.Also read: Venezuelans search more earthquake ruins as attention turns to humanitarian crisisEarlier in the day, in a speech commemorating Venezuela's 215th independence day, interim President Delcy Rodriguez defended the government's actions following the quakes amid growing frustration over what many have called a delayed and inadequate response to the disaster.Rodriguez said she deployed security forces immediately and announced the creation of a new military unit to help deal with emergencies and disasters.
Death toll from Venezuela quakes rises to 3,342
Venezuela's twin quakes have tragically claimed 3,342 lives, with over 16,000 injured and nearly 18,000 left homeless. Amidst public frustration over the disaster response, interim President Delcy Rodriguez defended the government's immediate deployment of security forces. She also revealed plans for a new military unit dedicated to handling emergencies and disasters, aiming to address the ongoing crisis.
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