A pair of powerful earthquakes striking northern Venezuela has claimed at least 1,430 lives, as rescuers battle aftershocks and equipment shortages to pull survivors from the rubble of collapsed buildings.<\/p>\n
Venezuelan authorities confirmed the death toll has risen to 1,430, surpassing the previous count of 920. Rodriguez, speaking on state television, reported that over 3,000 families have been displaced by the disaster.<\/p>\n
The tragedy is compounded by a severe economic and humanitarian crisis that had already left nearly one-third of the nation’s population in need of aid prior to the quakes. Experts warn the final death toll could be significantly higher, with UN officials estimating roughly 50,000 people remain missing.<\/p>\n
Tremors measuring 7.2 and 7.5 in magnitude hit northern Venezuela on Wednesday evening. The destruction is extensive, particularly in Caracas and the coastal state of La Guaira, where more than 100 buildings collapsed.<\/p>\n
While more than 1,600 international rescue workers have arrived to assist, time remains the critical factor, with the window for survival typically closing after 72 hours. Among the survivors, a newborn infant was successfully pulled from the rubble 32 hours after the disaster in good condition.<\/p>\n
Emergency operations are being hampered by a lack of essential equipment and a high frequency of aftershocks. Over 400 such tremors have been recorded since Wednesday.<\/p>\n
Global agencies are bracing for a massive long-term impact. The USGS suggested the final death toll could reach over 100,000, while the International Organization for Migration estimates that up to 6.76 million people may have been affected by the catastrophe. At least 44 foreigners are confirmed among the deceased.<\/p>\n
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