Venezuela Quake Death Toll Passes 3,500

The confirmed death toll from Venezuela's twin June earthquakes climbed to 3,535, with over 16,000 injured and thousands displaced.

The 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude quakes struck within seconds of each other on June 24, leaving 17,854 people without housing.

Families were still digging through rubble with bare hands as international rescue teams began to withdraw.

Experts warned of an impending health crisis with thousands sleeping in crowded temporary shelters.