Death toll from earthquake in Venezuela nears 590 — president

2,980 people were injured

CARACAS, June 26. /TASS/. The death toll from the devastating earthquake in Venezuela has climbed to 589, the country’s authorized President Delcy Rodriguez said.

"I regret to say that there are already 589 fatalities and 2,980 injured, but we have rescued dozens of people," she told Venezolana de Television.