Venezuela Quake Death Toll Nears 4,500

The death toll from the twin earthquakes that struck Venezuela has risen to nearly 4,500, with thousands still missing and many displaced.

The disaster has sparked rare public anger at the government over its handling of the crisis.

An expert had issued hundreds of warnings foretelling the disaster, citing flawed reconstruction after the 1999 La Guaira mudslides and continued building in high-risk areas.

The tragedy has exposed deep vulnerabilities in Venezuela's infrastructure and emergency response systems.