The search for survivors in Venezuela has entered its third desperate day, following twin earthquakes that have left hundreds dead and thousands trapped. With government rescue teams reportedly scarce in the hardest-hit areas near Caracas, residents are digging through rubble with their own hands. The first 72 hours are considered critical for finding survivors, but many remain missing due to collapsed infrastructure and communication outages.
Acting President Delcy Rodríguez stated the government is mounting a full response and has welcomed international aid. However, access to the epicenter in La Guaira is now restricted, hampering family-led search efforts. Residents describe scenes of desperation, pleading for heavy machinery to clear mountains of debris.
The disaster compounds Venezuela's existing economic and political turmoil. The twin quakes, occurring within a minute of each other and followed by aftershocks, gave many no time to evacuate. International rescuers from the U.S., Mexico, and other nations are arriving to assist.
