Death toll from two devastating earthquakes in Venezuela rises to 235, up to 40,000 missing

The death toll from two devastating earthquakes in Venezuela has risen to 235, Venezuelan Health Minister Carlos Alvarado said.

He said that 4,300 people were injured so far, and more than 200 people are still trapped in the rubble.

The natural disaster destroyed at least 3,000 homes.

A website has been created for Venezuelans where they can provide information about their loved ones who are missing after the earthquakes. According to the latest information, up to 40,000 people are missing.

Two powerful earthquakes of magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 struck Venezuela.