Venezuela Faces Deepening Humanitarian Crisis as Earthquake Death Toll Exceeds 1,700

Nearly a week after two powerful earthquakes struck north-central Venezuela, the death toll has climbed to over 1,700, with thousands more missing and displaced. Aid groups warn of a deepening humanitarian crisis, with critical services crippled, widespread food shortages, and an increased risk of infectious diseases due to damaged healthcare infrastructure and unsanitary conditions in shelters. International organizations, including UNICEF and the UN refugee agency, are scaling up response efforts, delivering humanitarian supplies and expressing concern over the dire situation.