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NEW: The Center for Economic and Policy Research (CEPR) is calling for the U.S. and other countries to fully lift sanctions on Venezuela as the confirmed death toll from Wednesday’s powerful earthquakes has risen to at least 188 people, with more than 1,520 injured, according to National Assembly President Jorge Rodríguez. CEPR says existing sanctions would severely hinder humanitarian relief by discouraging banks, aid groups and businesses from operating in Venezuela. The group urged the Trump administration to avoid the delays seen after Syria’s 2023 earthquake, while also calling on the UK and Portugal to release frozen Venezuelan state assets for emergency response and reconstruction. President Donald Trump said U.S. agencies are mobilizing aid, with several Latin American countries and China also offering assistance.