Venezuela earthquake death toll approaches 5,000

Almost 5,000 people have died from two earthquakes that struck Venezuela in June, with the UN estimating 50,000 still missing, many likely trapped under rubble. The disaster has injured nearly 17,000, displacing over 21,000 individuals. While local teams have begun recovery efforts, many victims report slow state response, exacerbated by US sanctions that restrict access to $11 billion in resources needed for relief, with recovery costs projected at $37 billion.

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