Venezuela in ‘critical hours’ to find earthquake survivors as more search and rescue teams arrive – latest updates
Venezuela is in a critical rescue phase following two powerful earthquakes that have killed at least 1,450 people and displaced thousands. The government is struggling with a lack of heavy machinery and is relying on international aid to reach survivors trapped under rubble.
Why it matters
The disaster highlights the humanitarian crisis in Venezuela and the urgent need for international intervention to manage the aftermath of a major natural catastrophe.
The president of Venezuela’s National Assembly has warned time is running out to rescue survivors trapped under the rubble.
The article provides a factual account of the disaster, the death toll, and the government's response efforts.
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