Venezuela's quake aftermath deepens as toll rises and aid lags

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One week after twin earthquakes hit Venezuela, the death toll has risen to about 1,943 with more than 10,000 injured and tens of thousands unaccounted for, while satellite data estimate roughly 58,900 buildings damaged and up to 6.8 million people affected. Hospitals are overwhelmed and rescue efforts face delays; civilians search rubble as aid from the U.S., EU, UK and others begins arriving amid criticism of the government's response, and authorities pledge camps and rebuilding while the UN warns of disease risk.
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