Venezuela earthquake death toll rises to 1,719, National Assembly head Jorge Rodríguez announces

At least 1,719 dead in Venezuela earthquakes, new official toll says. Authorities update casualty count as rescue efforts continue amid widespread devastation.

At least 1,719 people have died in Venezuela earthquakes according to a new official toll.

Aftershock strikes Caracas as rescue efforts reach critical stage in Venezuela. Tremor hits capital while emergency teams race to reach survivors amid ongoing disaster response.

An aftershock struck Caracas as rescue efforts entered their critical hours in Venezuela.

Venezuelans confront army over refusal to aid earthquake rescue; soldiers forced to help clear collapsed building rubble four days after deadly quakes

Venezuelans confront soldiers who refused to help with earthquake rescue efforts. During a protest by local residents, soldiers were forced to take up pickaxes and shovels to help clear rubble from a collapsed building, four days after deadly earthquakes struck.

4.2-magnitude aftershock rattles Caracas and La Guaira, Venezuela; no new damage reported. Wednesday's twin quakes death toll rises to 1,450 with 774 buildings collapsed or damaged.

A 4.2-magnitude earthquake struck near Caracas and La Guaira, Venezuela, causing alarm but no additional damage. The death toll from Wednesday's twin earthquakes has risen to 1,450, with 774 buildings collapsed or damaged.