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U.N. Coordinates humanitarian aid with Venezuela’s acting presidency

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The Daily Journal. — United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres expressed his condolences Thursday to the people and government of Venezuela following the two devastating earthquakes that struck the country’s central region the previous day. The U.N. chief also confirmed that the organization’s humanitarian teams have already begun coordinating relief efforts directly with Acting President Delcy […]

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Official death toll rises to 188, while injuries climb to 1,520

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The Daily Journal. — The death toll from the two earthquakes that struck on Wednesday afternoon has climbed to 188, according to National Assembly President Jorge Rodríguez. In an official statement released through his social media accounts, Rodríguez reported that “1,520 injured people have arrived at hospitals and are receiving medical care at this time.” […]

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