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Venezuela quake death toll rises to 3,342
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Venezuela quake death toll rises to 3,342

From Jamaica Observer · () English

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  • Venezuela's twin earthquakes have claimed 3,342 lives, with over 16,700 injured, according to updated official figures.
  • The disaster on June 24 toppled numerous buildings in the La Guaira area, north of the capital Caracas, and thousands remain missing.
  • The article also briefly mentions tributes to a sprint coach, a FIFA decision on a player's ban, a song nomination, a tennis match result, and a prime minister's travel.

The death toll from Venezuela's devastating twin earthquakes has climbed to 3,342, with more than 16,700 people injured, official figures released Sunday revealed. The disaster, which struck on June 24, caused widespread destruction, toppling scores of buildings in the La Guaira region north of the capital, Caracas. Thousands of people are still reported missing following the seismic events.

The article also touches upon unrelated news items. Wolmer's Trust paid tribute to distinguished alumnus and legendary sprint coach Stephen Francis. Separately, U.S. President Donald Trump thanked FIFA for suspending a one-match ban for Folarin Balogun. Additionally, a song by Kenyan singer Cathy Matete received a reggae category nomination, Naomi Osaka defeated world number one Aryna Sabalenka in a tennis match, and Prime Minister Andrew Holness departed Jamaica for St. Lucia to attend a regional meeting.

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