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Death Toll Rises to 2,595 as Venezuela Rescue Efforts Struggle with Shortages

Interim President Delcy Rodríguez says the confirmed death toll from the twin earthquakes has risen to 2,595 and that rescue operations continue despite shortages of fuel and equipment.The United Nations estimates that up to 50K people could be missing, authorities report 189 buildings collapsed and early assessments put physical damage at about $6.7B, with 11K injured and roughly 12.8K displaced.International aid has increased: 27 countries have sent specialized search teams and rescue dogs, the World Food Program seeks $50M, the World Health Organization warns of infectious disease risk, and the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank have offered reconstruction financing.
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