Venezuela quake death toll rises to 235 as rescuers search for survivors

CARACAS: The death toll from two powerful earthquakes that struck northern Venezuela has risen to at least 235, authorities said Thursday, as rescuers raced to find survivors beneath collapsed buildings and governments around the world mobilized humanitarian assistance. Health Minister Carlos Alvarado said the number of confirmed deaths had increased from the previously reported 188, while more than 1,500 people were injured in Wednesday’s back-to-back earthquakes. Hundreds of people remain unaccounted for, with officials warning the toll is expected to rise.

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