Search-and-rescue crews in Venezuela have pulled 33 people alive from collapsed buildings following devastating twin earthquakes, but officials warn time is running out for nearly 50,000 still missing.
The death toll has reached 1,430, with over 3,000 injured. The worst destruction is in coastal La Guaira state, where magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 quakes struck in quick succession Wednesday.
Among those rescued: an infant found by U.S. teams, and two 11-year-old boys located by Colombian and Mexican crews.
"In these hours each life is hope for Venezuela," said Acting President Delcy Rodríguez.
The critical 72-hour survival window closed Saturday evening. Swiss rescue leader Sebastian Eugster confirmed odds of finding survivors drop sharply after that period.
The missing toll remains highly uncertain, with estimates ranging from government figures of "hundreds" to nearly 50,000 people.
Starlink has provided free communication services in the affected region. Pope Leo expressed solidarity with survivors and victims' families.