Death Toll from Venezuela’s Landslide Increases

The number of people killed after landslides swept away their homes in the Venezuelan town of Las Tejerías, has risen to 36, and 56 others are missing.

Vice-President Delcy Rodríguez, revealed that at least 1,000 emergency personnel are taking part in search and rescue operations.

President Nicolás Maduro has declared three days of national mourning.

Earlier reports said 25 people had been killed, but interior and justice minister Remigio Ceballos noted that the number had risen to 36.