After the two devastating earthquakes in Venezuela, authorities confirmed a tragic toll of 1,450 deaths, and approximately 50,000 people are still missing. The President of the National Assembly, Jorge Rodriguez, announced the extent of the destruction, mentioning that 774 buildings were affected, of which 189 completely collapsed. Rescue teams, supported by international aid, continue the search in the rubble, hoping to find survivors. Volunteers accuse the military of inaction, while locals are mobilizing to recover victims. International aid has begun to arrive, with 521 tons of equipment and thousands of rescuers mobilized. Damages are estimated at nearly seven billion dollars, severely affecting the country's economy. Among the victims are also foreign citizens from various nationalities.
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Bilanțul tragediei din Venezuela crește dramatic: 1.450 de morți și aproximativ 50.000 de dispăruți
Cutremure în Venezuela: Bilanţul deceselor urcă la 1.450. 189 de clădiri s-au prăbuşit complet
Venezuela: More search teams arrivebut hopes fade of finding earthquake survivors- live updates
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