Venezuela Earthquake Death Toll Rises to Over 3,300; Sanctions Reportedly Hamper Rescue Efforts

The official death toll from Venezuela's twin earthquakes, which struck on June 24, has risen to 3,342, with 16,740 people injured and 17,345 left homeless. Authorities are shifting focus from rescue to rebuilding, but reports indicate that prolonged trade blockades and economic sanctions are hampering the country's recovery efforts.