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Untold casualties and humanitarian needs: What to know a week from Venezuela's quakes

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One week after major earthquakes struck Venezuela on June twenty-fourth, the humanitarian crisis is deepening. According to NPR, back-to-back quakes devastated portions of a country already struggling with economic collapse and political instability. The exact casualty count remains uncertain, but displacement and damage are widespread. International humanitarian organizations are now mobilizing to meet urgent needs for shelter, medical care, and food supplies.

Source: https://www.npr.org/2026/07/01/nx-s1-5877369/venezuela-ea...

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