Venezuela earthquake death toll reaches 1,943 as rescue efforts continue

The death toll from the recent earthquake in Venezuela has risen to 1,943, with search and rescue operations continuing into their fifth day. Українська правда, citing the head of Venezuela's National Assembly, reported this figure, along with tens of thousands missing and over 58,000 buildings destroyed. Радіо Свобода initially reported 1,719 fatalities based on UN and local authorities, but later updated its count to 1,943, referencing the Venezuelan government, opposition, UNICEF, and NASA. Reports on other casualties vary, with Радіо Свобода indicating over 10,500 injured and approximately 43,000 missing, while Українська правда noted tens of thousands missing. Around 500 aftershocks have complicated rescue efforts, and the US Geological Survey, alongside Venezuelan authorities, anticipates the final death toll could reach tens of thousands. Sources: Радіо Свобода, Українська правда