Venezuela quake death toll tops 5,000 as IMF releases emergency aid
IMF releases £346m in emergency funds as new details emerge about the disaster response.

IMF releases £346m in emergency funds as new details emerge about the disaster response.








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International aid teams have played a key part in Venezuela’s ‘miracle rescues’, days after twin earthquakes struck.
Interim President Delcy Rodriguez once again defends her government’s handling of the deadly earthquakes on June 24.
After the June 24 earthquakes, ex-firefighter Jesus Garcia found himself working to save his dad and younger brothers.

Rescue teams in Venezuela’s La Guaira State say they’re never going to give up their search for earthquake survivors.

Cristiano Ronaldo has sent a message to a young Venezuelan earthquake survivor, recovering in hospital.
Quakes reduce Venezuela tourist town to rubble, leaving economy in tatters.

Venezuela’s acting president Delcy Rodriguez dismissed criticism of the government’s response.

Venezuela’s acting president Delcy Rodriguez dismissed criticism of the government’s quake response.
Many survivors are sheltering in tents set up in public parks, after twin earthquakes destroyed rows of buildings.

Delcy Rodriguez says 80% of the buildings that collapsed in earthquakes were privately developed.