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Venezuela Faces $19.6 Billion Rebuilding Task as Earthquake Death Toll Passes 5,000

Sourced from 6 publications

•The World Bank estimates Venezuela's earthquake damage at $19.6 billion, with 47 percent impacting residential structures.
•The confirmed death toll has reached 5,398 with over 29,000 people still missing one month after the earthquakes.
•NBC News reports growing scrutiny of the Venezuelan government's emergency response and rescue coordination.
•The Missionary Daughters of the Holy Family of Nazareth are reopening schools for displaced students in collaboration with CADIS International.
•Commentators warn that a hunger crisis is becoming an urgent risk as residential destruction disrupts food access for millions.

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One month since dual earthquakes rocked Venezuela

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World Bank estimates Venezuela earthquakes caused $19.6bn in damage

Al Jazeera

William Lambers column: Prevent hunger crisis in Venezuela after earthquakes

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Sisters to reopen doors to learning after Venezuela's earthquakes

vaticannews_va

Venezuela earthquake damages add up to almost $20 billion, World Bank says

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