Venezuela earthquake death toll surges to 5,208; thousands injured and homeless

The death toll from the devastating double earthquake in Venezuela has climbed to 5,208, according to the latest official update. The figures, released via Telegram by a brother of Venezuela’s acting president Delcy Rodríguez, also indicate that 16,740 people have been injured and 17,907 are without homes. The back-to-back quakes have caused widespread destruction across affected regions, with rescue efforts still underway. The scale of the disaster has overwhelmed local resources, prompting calls for international aid. The exact locations and timing of the quakes were not detailed in the statement, but the human toll continues to rise as search teams comb through rubble.

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