Alexandar Sullivan:
The death toll from Venezuela’s twin earthquakes has climbed to 1,430, with 3,238 people injured, as emergency crews continue an urgent search for survivors nearly 72 hours after the disaster struck. Speaking on state television, top lawmaker Jorge Rodríguez described the earthquakes as “the most disastrous event this republic has suffered in the last 123 years,” while confirming that 3,142 families remain in emergency shelters.
Authorities reported 430 aftershocks following the powerful earthquakes that struck on Wednesday, prompting officials to urge residents to remain indoors and avoid traveling to La Guaira, the hardest-hit state, where widespread destruction has severely damaged homes and infrastructure. Officials also confirmed that about 60% of electricity services have been restored in the affected region.
Rescue teams from around the world continue working around the clock despite challenging conditions. Hector Mendez, a member of a Mexican search and rescue team, described recovering the body of a woman while her dog survived the collapse. “The dog came out alive, but the woman unfortunately died,” he said, adding that crews were still searching for her son.
Families of the missing have pleaded for rescue operations to continue. Yamile Santana, whose son and partner remain trapped after a building collapse in Caracas, urged authorities not to suspend search efforts, saying hope remains that survivors can still be found. With dozens of international rescue teams deployed and thousands still unaccounted for, the coming hours are expected to be critical for saving lives.
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