Venezuela quake deaths rise to 1,450 as hopes of finding survivors fade
The death toll from twin earthquakes in Venezuela has risen to 1,450, with tens of thousands still missing. Rescue efforts continue despite the passing of the critical 72-hour survival window, highlighted by the successful rescue of a 60-year-old woman.
Why it matters
This is a major humanitarian disaster requiring significant international aid and search-and-rescue coordination in a politically volatile region.
Survivors include rescued 60-year-old woman trapped for 86 hours as tens of thousands still reported missing.
The article reports factual figures and rescue updates from official sources without injecting editorial commentary.
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