Venezuela earthquake death toll rises to 235 as international rescue teams join search for survivors
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Al Jazeera
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Two devastating earthquakes struck Venezuela, killing at least 235 people and trapping many under collapsed buildings. International rescue teams and humanitarian aid are pouring in from across the Americas — including Brazil, Canada, Mexico, Colombia, El Salvador, Cuba, and the United States — as well as the United Nations. Search and rescue operations continue as hospitals fill up with patients.
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· 3 pulledInternational rescue teams have joined an urgent search for survivors in Venezuela, where people remain trapped under collapsed buildings after two devastating earthquakes on Wednesday.
Countries from across the Americas – including Brazil, Canada, Mexico, Colombia, El Salvador, Cuba and the United States – as well as the United Nations, continued on Friday to send search and rescue teams and humanitarian aid in the aftermath of the quakes.
Authorities have raised their estimate of the death toll to 235 people.
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