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Death Toll Rises to 1,700 in Venezuela Earthquakes

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The death toll from last week's twin earthquakes in Venezuela has risen to more than 1,700 people, with over 5,000 wounded. The U.S. military is using the La Guaira port to deliver critically needed supplies and equipment to Venezuela.

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Death Toll Rises to 1,700 in Venezuela Earthquakes

The death toll from last week's twin earthquakes in Venezuela has risen to more than 1,700 people, with over 5,000 wounded. The U.S. military is using the La Guaira port to deliver critically needed supplies and equipment to Venezuela. The port, which was damaged in the earthquakes, is now operational. The U.S. military said it is using the port to deliver supplies and equipment to Venezuela, which is in need of aid after the devastating earthquakes. The earthquakes struck on June 29, 2026, and have caused widespread destruction and loss of life in Venezuela.

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