Earthquake Strains Venezuela’s Healthcare System, Destroys Facilities – WHO

The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Tuesday warned that Venezuela’s healthcare system is under significant strain following last week’s deadly twin earthquakes, which damaged hospitals and left several medical staff missing. According to the global health body, more than 1,700 people have been confirmed dead and 5,000 others injured after hundreds of buildings were flattened…

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China’s Xi says ‘upgrading’ Venezuela relations after meeting Maduro

China’s President Xi Jinping has held a meeting with his Venezuelan counterpart, Nicolas Maduro, during which the two leaders agreed to upgrade their countries’ relations. Chinese state media said the two leaders on Wednesday signed several bilateral cooperation documents focused on areas including the economy, trade and tourism after the talks in Beijing. Xi said…

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