Venezuela earthquake: father and son found alive in rubble after four days as death toll nears 1,500
Rescue teams in Venezuela have recovered a father and son alive from earthquake rubble four days after twin quakes struck the region. The death toll has surpassed 1,450, with thousands still missing and infrastructure severely damaged.
Why it matters
This disaster exacerbates the existing economic and humanitarian crisis in Venezuela, complicating recovery efforts and straining limited resources.
A rescuer searches for missing people in an area affected by the earthquake in Catia La Mar, Venezuela, on Sunday. A rescuer searches for missing people in an area affected by the earthquake in Catia La Mar, Venezuela, on Sunday. Venezuela Venezuela earthquake: father and son found alive in rubble after four days as death toll nears 1,500 President says ‘we always hold onto hope’ as discovery of earthquake survivors spurs fresh search efforts despite dwindling chances of survival
The report focuses on humanitarian rescue efforts and official casualty figures without injecting political commentary on the Venezuelan government.
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