Venezuela quake deaths rise to 1,943, lawmaker says

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The death toll from recent earthquakes in Venezuela has risen to 1,943, with rescue operations dropping significantly in recent days. The government reported a sharp decrease in survivors found, indicating the severity and lasting impact of the disaster.

The number of official rescues has dropped dramatically in the last three days, the government said, from 5,380 people saved in the first two days after the quakes to just four people found alive on June 29