Venezuela Double Earthquake Death Toll Rises to at Least 188

At least 188 people have been killed in the double earthquake that struck Venezuela, and the number of injured has climbed to 1,520, according to a senior member of parliament in the country. Officials also currently know of 200 people who remain trapped.

The report gives no further details on where the strongest impacts were felt or on rescue operations, but it confirms that the casualty figures continue to rise after the twin tremors hit the country.