Venezuela earthquakes: death toll rises again to more than 1,400
Summary
Two strong earthquakes hit northern Venezuela, killing more than 1,400 people and injuring about 3,200. Rescue teams from Venezuela and other countries are searching for survivors and helping those affected by the disaster.Key Facts
- Two earthquakes with magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5 struck Venezuela within a minute on Wednesday evening.
- The death toll has reached 1,430, with around 3,200 injured and 3,100 people left homeless.
- At least 68,900 people are still reported missing by their families.
- Damage from the earthquakes is estimated at $6.7 billion, about 6% of Venezuela’s economy.
- Over 14,000 military and police personnel are patrolling affected areas where access is restricted.
- Rescue teams from Mexico, the US, Brazil, El Salvador, France, and other countries are helping with search and rescue.
- The US military is assisting with coordinating flights and transporting injured survivors by sea and air.
- Foreign nationals from countries like Portugal, China, Brazil, Spain, and Italy are among the confirmed dead.
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