Venezuela earthquakes: death toll rises again to more than 1,400
The death toll from twin earthquakes in Venezuela has risen to 1,430, with nearly 70,000 people reported missing. International rescue teams are assisting local efforts, while the UN estimates economic damages at $6.7 billion.
Why it matters
The scale of the humanitarian disaster and the high number of missing persons represent a significant crisis for the Venezuelan government and international aid agencies.
A rescue worker from Mexico and a sniffer dog search through the rubble of a collapsed building in La Guaira on Saturday. A rescue worker from Mexico and a sniffer dog search through the rubble of a collapsed building in La Guaira on Saturday. Venezuela Venezuela earthquakes: death toll rises again to more than 1,400 Search for survivors continues with nearly 70,000 people reported unaccounted for by their family members
The article reports on factual data regarding casualties and economic impact provided by government and international bodies.
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