Venezuela earthquakes: Death toll tops 1,400 as rescuers race to pull out survivors - BBC

A massive earthquake in Venezuela has resulted in over 1,400 deaths and widespread displacement. Survivors are currently sheltering in public squares due to fears of structural instability in their damaged homes.
Why it matters
The scale of the humanitarian crisis highlights the urgent need for international aid and infrastructure assessment in the region.
Vanessa Silva Reporting from Caracas, Venezuela
The report provides a factual, on-the-ground account of the disaster without political commentary.
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