Death toll from Venezuela's twin quakes continues to rise - Vatican News
Emily Johnson ·
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The death toll from Venezuela's devastating twin earthquakes continues to rise, now reaching 5,208 confirmed dead and over 16,000 injured. Thousands of aftershocks have compounded the destruction, with the coastal state of Guaira suffering the worst. International aid agencies are providing emergency funding, but chronic water shortages raise fears of disease. Washington has pledged 150 million dollars in aid, yet the nation struggles under ongoing sanctions. The poorest and least equipped need urgent humanitarian help.