The death toll from the two earthquakes that struck Venezuela on June 24 has risen to 4,490, 4,490, a senior official said Sunday.

CARACAS - The death toll from the June 24 earthquakes in Venezuela has risen to 4,118 as crews continue to clear rubble in the hardest-hit areas, authorities said Friday.

Nearly 17,000 injured and thousands more are listed as missing amid calls by UN and president Delcy Rodríguez for financial help