International Aid Rushes to Venezuela Following Deadly Earthquakes, Death Toll Climbs

Venezuela is grappling with a mounting humanitarian crisis after two powerful earthquakes on June 24 killed at least 589 people and left over 50,000 missing, with officials warning the death toll is expected to rise significantly. The European Commission is deploying rescue teams and emergency assistance from eight member states, while international search and rescue teams from at least 17 countries are arriving to aid in the complex response.