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Venezuela quake death toll tops 5,000 as IMF releases recovery funds

The number of people injured in the earthquakes that struck the country last month remains at 16,740, with most already discharged from the hospital. On Friday, Interim President Delcy Rodriguez said the country tapped $346 million from the IMF for earthquake reconstruction.

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What happened Venezuela quake death toll tops 5,000 as IMF releases recovery funds.
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Left / center-leftVenezuela quake death toll exceeds 5,000 as IMF releases funds

Le Monde English · Center-left · News report

CenterVenezuela quake death toll tops 5,000 as IMF releases recovery funds

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Le Monde EnglishNews report · Jul 18, 9:09 AM

Venezuela quake death toll exceeds 5,000 as IMF releases funds

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The number of people injured in the earthquakes that struck the country last month remains at 16,740, with most already discharged from the hospital. On Friday, Interim President Delcy Rodr...

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France24 AmericasNews report · Jul 18, 8:25 AM

Venezuela quake death toll tops 5,000 as IMF releases recovery funds

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More than 5,000 people were killed in the twin earthquakes that struck Venezuela last month, officials said, adding that the country would tap $346 million from the International Monetary F...

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