The Hidden Dead: The True Toll in Venezuela Is Buried Under Rubble

Experts believe the official death toll of 1,719 from the devastating twin earthquakes in Venezuela may be a significant undercount. The true number of fatalities could be hidden under the rubble of flattened residential neighborhoods. Five days after the disaster, concerns are growing that many more lives may have been lost than initially reported. The extent of the destruction suggests that the actual toll could be substantially higher than the current official figure.

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