Venezuela quake death toll reaches 1,450 as rescue work goes on
Venezuela is facing a humanitarian crisis following two powerful earthquakes that have killed at least 1,450 people. Rescue operations are ongoing in the coastal state of La Guaira, where thousands remain displaced and hundreds of buildings have collapsed.
Why it matters
The disaster compounds existing political and economic instability in Venezuela, complicating international aid efforts and emergency response.
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