Venezuela earthquake death toll tops 5,000tops 5,000 as IMF releases funds

Over 5,000 people died in Venezuela after two powerful earthquakes struck the country last month, prompting local authorities to confirm the rising toll on Friday.

The International Monetary Fund responded by releasing recovery funds from its reserve tranche to help Venezuela access resources for urgent humanitarian needs. This development matters as it marks a critical step in international aid mobilization for a massive disaster that has displaced thousands and overwhelmed local infrastructure.