Meanwhile, the United Nations launched an urgent appeal on Wednesday to raise €259 million for relief operations.

"Will these funds be released for the disaster response?” asked a former US ambassador to Venezuela.

The UN and its partners are ramping up assistance for people affected by the earthquakes in Venezuela, working alongside the Government's response effort, as a new UN estimate…

The United Nations urgently seeks $296 million for Venezuela earthquake relief operations. Over 3,600 people have died, leaving thousands homeless and many still missing. Donors…