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Venezuela earthquakes: death toll rises again to more than 1,400
Search for survivors continues with nearly 70,000 people reported unaccounted for by their family members
TL;DR
- Death toll from twin earthquakes in Venezuela has risen to 1,430.
- 3,200 people injured and 3,100 left homeless.
- Nearly 69,000 people reported unaccounted for by families.
- Earthquakes caused an estimated $6.7 billion in damage, 6% of Venezuela's GDP.
- International rescue teams are arriving, but some are delayed due to airport damage.
- US military is coordinating flights for rescue workers, mobile hospitals, and supplies.