Venezuelan fashion designer swaps dresses for body bags
A Venezuelan fashion designer has turned his workshop from making colourful dresses to producing body bags.

A Venezuelan fashion designer has turned his workshop from making colourful dresses to producing body bags.

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Delcy Rodriguez says 80% of the buildings that collapsed in earthquakes were privately developed.

Emergency relief is becoming the focus in Venezuela’s La Guaira state as aid stations distribute food.
Attention has turned to the humanitarian response after at least 2,295 people are confirmed dead, and 13,000 homeless.











Global News Insight’s Teresa Bo reports from a golf course turned relief centre in Venezuela.
Aid workers fear disease outbreaks in temporary shelters amid overcrowding, lack of access to clean water, sanitation.
As frustration with the government disaster response grows, everyday citizens are organising to distribute aid.
One week after Venezuela’s twin earthquakes, more than 1,900 are confirmed dead while tens of thousands are missing.

Veteran mediator William Ury reflects on how the fine art of diplomacy is essential at holding the world together.

Venezuelan sky turns deep red as sun sets over Caracas