Death Toll Rises After Venezuela Quakes as Anger Mounts
Authorities say 5,034 people were injured and 15,866 left homeless as rescue teams from 30 nations search through rubble.
- On Monday, National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez reported the death toll from earthquakes has risen to 1,719, with 5,034 injured and 15,866 left homeless.
- A 4.6-magnitude aftershock struck north of Caracas early on Monday, the latest of hundreds of tremors since last Wednesday that have rattled rescue operations into the fifth day.
- International aid includes more than 3,600 rescue workers and 118 canines, though a hotel near Maiquetia Airport collapsed with most of the 140 deportees from the United States believed killed.
- Residents in El Junquito report minimal government presence, prompting frustration as locals provide basic supplies while awaiting debris removal and inspections.
- Assembly President Rodriguez urged citizens to ignore social media rumors, stating "official information is the only one that truly has the truth," while authorities operate 15 shelters and 50 provisional camps in La Guaira.
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Volunteers and rescue teams continue their search for victims missing under the rubble of a building in La Guaira, Venezuela on Monday. (EPA Images) CARACAS: The death toll from two earthquakes that struck Venezuela on Wednesday has risen to 1,719, with more than 5,000 injured, Venezuelan National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez said on Monday, Xinhua reported. He said 5,034 people were injured and 15,866 others were affected by the disaster.…
Two earthquakes of 7.2 magnitude and 7.5, shook several regions of Venezuela. The number of deaths is counted in thousands of people, with hundreds of residential buildings with serious damage. Countries all over the world, including Spain, have sent rescue teams. The president in charge, Delcy Rodríguez, declared the state of national emergency. The search for survivors remains, but with less hope. Continue reading....
On the fifth day after the earthquakes in Venezuela, the number of deaths has risen to more than 1,700.
Venezuela rescue efforts grow desperate as death toll rises
Venezuelans continued to search for loved ones trapped under debris and rubble caused by the devastating back-to-back earthquakes five days ago. The Venezuelan government updated the death toll, saying 1,700 people are dead. That number is expected to climb higher. Stephanie Sy reports.
In Venezuela, brigadists continue their rescue work despite the shortcomings. In La Guaira, families are waiting for a miracle to find survivors under the rubble. The authorities confirmed that the number of deaths already exceeds 1,700. Thirty countries have sent support and the number exceeds 1,700 dead and 5,000 wounded. Specialists evaluate homes in Caracas, Miranda and La Guaira to determine their habitability. Venezuelans complain about th…
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