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Venezuela earthquakes: Death toll nears 600, tens of thousands missing

A series of earthquakes in Venezuela has resulted in a significant death toll, with reports indicating 589 fatalities and nearly 3,000 injuries. International aid is being mobilized, with search and rescue teams from at least 17 countries en route. The number of missing persons is a major concern, with tens of thousands unaccounted for, and parallel efforts by the government and opposition are underway to track them. AI

RANK_REASON Natural disaster with significant casualties and international response. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.0]

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Venezuela earthquakes: Death toll nears 600, tens of thousands missing

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Agence France-Presse ·

    Venezuela earthquakes death toll rises to 589, other nations rush to help

    International search and rescue teams from at least 17 countries are being scrambled to Venezuela to help look for survivors of Wednesday’s devastating twin earthquakes, the United Nations said on Friday. The death toll had risen to 589, with 2,980 injured, acting President Delcy…