Venezuela Earthquake Death Toll Rises Above 1,400 as Rescue Efforts Continue
More than 30,000 rescue, medical, police, and military personnel have been deployed to disaster zones, Caracas said.
TL;DR
- More than 1,400 people have been confirmed dead in Venezuela.
- Two powerful earthquakes, measuring 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude, struck the country.
- Over 3,238 people were injured, and more than 3,142 families are homeless.
- 430 aftershocks have been recorded, complicating rescue efforts.
- Many survivors are too afraid to return to their homes, even those deemed safe.