The death toll from the earthquakes in Venezuela rises to 235

The toll from Wednesday’s double earthquake in Venezuela has reached 235 deaths, Health Minister Carlos Alvarado announced on Thursday.

The toll from Wednesday’s double earthquake in Venezuela has reached 235 deaths, Health Minister Carlos Alvarado announced on Thursday.

“Unfortunately, we received about 235 patients who arrived without vital signs or who died upon arrival at our healthcare facilities,” Alvarado said on state television. The previous death toll was 188.