- Five days after powerful earthquakes devastated Venezuela, the search for survivors continued on Monday, with the official death toll exceeding 1,700, according to the government.
- A 4.6 magnitude aftershock struck the disaster zone in the northern state of La Guaira, adding to over 600 tremors since the initial quakes.
- The Venezuelan government, facing criticism for its slow response, promoted recovery efforts, including aid distribution and electricity restoration.
- A senior State Department official said 300 first responders sent from the U.S. are working on the ground and two dozen C-17 military transport planes arrive every day with supplies, with financial support from the U.S. now exceeding $300 million.
- The UN has suggested that up to 6.8 million people may be affected by the earthquake, while a preliminary assessment by NASA reported nearly 59,000 damaged buildings, far exceeding government counts.
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