Toll climbs past 1,700 as Venezuela’s earthquake aftershocks linger
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The twin earthquakes in Venezuela have pushed the death toll above 1,700, with tens of thousands displaced and aftershocks complicating rescue efforts. Official casualty figures are disputed, and international aid — including hundreds of U.S. responders — is arriving amid limited information and access to the hardest-hit areas. NASA radar suggests extensive building damage, highlighting the scale of the disaster while communities await relief and reliable updates.
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