'Every person saved is a miracle': Families call to trapped loved ones in region devastated by Venezuela quakes
Venezuela is facing a humanitarian crisis following two major earthquakes that have resulted in over 1,400 deaths and left thousands trapped. International rescue teams are assisting local efforts as the country struggles with widespread infrastructure collapse.
Why it matters
The scale of the disaster and the high number of missing persons represent a significant humanitarian emergency requiring urgent international coordination.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Nicole Kolster , BBC News Mundo, La Guaira, Venezuela and Alicia Hernández , London Diko Betancourt/Anadolu via Getty Images People search through the rubble unprotected, using whatever they can Bare hands and shovels shift through the rubble, while a drone scans overhead. Every moment, every action matters. It is a race against time to find survivors.
The report focuses on the factual account of the disaster and rescue efforts, maintaining a neutral tone despite the tragic subject matter.
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