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Earthquake in Venezuela: 235 dead confirmed, aid efforts underway

From Der Standard · () German

Translated from German, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A devastating earthquake in Venezuela has confirmed 235 fatalities, with the full extent of the disaster still unknown as rescue efforts continue.
  • International aid is mobilizing, with the United States pledging $150 million and military support to assist Venezuela.
  • The government has confirmed the rising death toll, and rescue teams are racing against time to find survivors trapped under rubble.

Venezuela is grappling with the aftermath of a devastating earthquake, which has tragically claimed the lives of 235 people, according to Health Minister Carlos Alvarado. The full scale of the catastrophe remains unclear as rescue operations intensify, with many individuals still missing and presumed trapped beneath the rubble.

International support is rapidly mobilizing to aid the affected nation. The United States has pledged $150 million (132 million euros) in assistance, with President Donald Trump affirming his country's commitment to helping Venezuela. The U.S. military is also expected to provide support for the relief efforts.

Rescue teams are engaged in a desperate race against time, working tirelessly to locate and extract survivors from the debris. The confirmed death toll continues to rise, underscoring the severity of the natural disaster. The government is coordinating the ongoing relief operations, while international partners step in to provide much-needed resources and expertise.

The number of confirmed dead has risen to 235.

— Carlos AlvaradoVenezuela's Health Minister confirming the death toll from the earthquake.
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Originally published by Der Standard in German. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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