Two months after the double earthquake, Venezuela's death toll has surpassed 6,500 as debris removal continues.

Official authorities in Venezuela reported that the death toll from the twin earthquakes that struck the northern region of the country on June 24 has risen to 6,509.

The updated casualty figure was released as the nation marked two months since the disaster, following the recovery of 71 additional bodies from the rubble during ongoing clearance operations.

Recovery and debris removal efforts remain underway across the affected areas as the government continues to update its official emergency balance.