Tragedy Strikes Venezuela: Death Toll Feared to be in the Thousands A devastating disaster has struck Venezuela, with authorities bracing for a catastrophic loss of life. Acting President Delcy Rodríguez has expressed hope that rescue efforts will be able to save as many people as possible, but the situation on the ground suggests a grim reality. With thousands feared dead, the international community is rallying around the embattled nation, with China's President Xi Jinping offering words of condolence and a promise of disaster relief and reconstruction assistance. As the full extent of the disaster becomes clear, the world waits with bated breath for news from Venezuela.
‘We hope to rescue as many living people as possible’, says the acting president, Delcy Rodríguez, but authorities fear the death toll will be in the thousandsChina’s president Xi Jinping said Beijing was ready to provide Venezuela with “disaster relief and reconstruction” assistance.Xi sent a message of condolence to Venezuela’s interim president Delcy Rodríguez today, according to Chinese state news agency Xinhua. Continue reading...
