Death toll from Venezuela earthquakes tops 6,000

The death toll from the twin earthquakes that struck Venezuela in June has risen to 6,125, according to National Assembly Chief Jorge Rodríguez. The 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude quakes hit on June 24, causing nearly 200 buildings to collapse, mostly in the coastal state of La Guaira. Nearly 61,000 people were treated in hospitals, and 16.5% of the debris has been removed.

The government has approved a new housing bill to help the displaced, with interim leader Delcy Rodríguez estimating that around 400,000 homes could benefit from the measure.

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