Venezuela earthquake death toll climbs toward 2,000 as rescue teams search with dwindling hope

PBS NewsHour—The earthquake that struck Venezuela has now claimed nearly 2,000 lives, with one lawmaker citing a toll of 1,943 dead. Rescue teams have continued searching the rubble of devastated regions, though hopes of finding additional survivors have faded significantly. Desperate survivors have been calling for aid as authorities struggle to coordinate relief efforts across the hard-hit areas.

• PBS NewsHour — Rescue teams in Venezuela continue search for earthquake survivors with dwindling hope
• PBS NewsHour — Initial reports put the death toll at 1,430 as survivors grew increasingly desperate for rescue and aid.
• Al Arabiya — A Venezuelan lawmaker cited a higher toll of 1,943 deaths as the earthquake count continued to rise.