The death toll from the two earthquakes that struck Venezuela on June 24 has risen to 4,333, National Assembly President Jorge Rodríguez told reporters on Saturday, announcing that the distribution of housing to those affected will begin next week.

The death toll in Venezuela has climbed to at least 3,685, Venezuelan lawmaker Jorge Rodriguez said.

According to President of the National Assembly of the Bolivarian Republic Jorge Rodríguez, 16,740 people were injured

At least 4,300 people were killed and 16,740 others injured in the twin earthquakes that devastated Venezuela on June 24, as per government figures cited by AFP.