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Architects attribute high Venezuelan earthquake casualties to systemic building code failures

Experts allege that widespread non-compliance with construction standards exacerbated the death toll during a recent earthquake in Venezuela. While the government's role in oversight is under scrutiny, the extent of regulatory negligence remains subject to ongoing investigation.

Yle News ENabout 3 hours agoVECredibility 22%View source

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developingClimateHumanitarian52m ago

Venezuela Earthquake: Fatalities Exceed 5,300 Amidst Recovery and Oversight Concerns

A series of seismic events in Venezuela, including a double earthquake on June 24, has resulted in a confirmed death toll exceeding 5,300, with ongoing recovery operations and significant structural damage. Logistical hurdles in aid distribution and allegations of systemic building code failures are exacerbating the humanitarian crisis, while government transparency in disaster response remains a concern. The full scale of infrastructure damage and missing persons is still uncertain.

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activeHumanitarianGeopolitics51m ago