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More than 2,295 deaths and 50,000 missing in Venezuela, authorities say

Thousands killed and tens of thousands remain missing after two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela, as authorities declare a week of national mourning

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At least 2,295 people have died in Venezuela following the two powerful earthquakes that struck the country on June 24, according to the latest update released by National Assembly President Jorge Rodríguez.

The earthquakes, measuring magnitude 7.2 and 7.5, have also left 11,267 people injured, according to the same report.

There are fears that the death toll could rise sharply, as around 50,000 people are still believed to be missing.

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