Venezuela Earthquake Death Toll Surpasses 5,000

The death toll from the earthquakes that struck Venezuela has climbed past 5,000 as rescuers continue to pull victims from the rubble and aid struggles to reach hard-hit areas. The mounting casualties make it one of the deadliest natural disasters in the region in decades, straining an already fragile nation gripped by economic collapse and political isolation. The scale of the catastrophe is expected to test international relief efforts and Venezuela's beleaguered government.