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Recovery efforts following Venezuelan earthquake highlight infrastructure and emergency response failures
New York Times·VE·about 11 hours ago
Heavy rains in Coquimbo, Chile, have caused widespread flooding, resulting in at least 10 fatalities and over 100,000 people isolated without basic services. The full extent of the damage is still unclear.
A severe frontal system is causing widespread extreme weather across South America, particularly impacting Chile and Argentina. Confirmed fatalities, extensive infrastructure damage, and isolated communities are reported, with emergency responses underway. The full extent of casualties and infrastructure damage remains under assessment.