Venezuela Earthquake Death Toll Passes 5,000

The official death toll from the June earthquakes in Venezuela has risen to 5,119, with over 16,000 injured and an estimated 1.8 million people affected by the disaster, according to the National Assembly.

The International Monetary Fund released 302 million euros in emergency funding to support the cash-strapped interim government's response, but rescue and relief operations have been hampered by delayed military deployment orders and missing equipment.

Hundreds of displaced families are sheltering in temporary camps, while rescuers continue to reunite lost pets with their owners in scenes of poignant hope.

The catastrophe has intensified scrutiny of Venezuela's preparedness and political stability as the country grapples with years of economic crisis.