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Rescue teams from nine countries scramble as Venezuelas twin quakes death toll rises to 920
Death toll from Venezuelas twin quakes surges past 920 as rescue teams from nine countries race to find survivors
Thousands feared dead as twin quakes devastate Venezuela: rescue teams race against time
The death toll from Venezuela’s twin earthquakes has surged past 920, with more than 50,000 people still missing as rescue teams from nine countries race against time to find survivors trapped under rubble. The 7.2 and 7.5-magnitude quakes, which struck 39 seconds apart on Wednesday evening near Caracas, have left entire neighborhoods in La Guaira and the capital in ruins, with critical infrastructure severed and public order deteriorating.
On Saturday, Venezuela’s government declared the northern coast a disaster zone as military forces took control to maintain order and facilitate rescue operations. National Assembly president Jorge Rodríguez confirmed that the priority remains extracting survivors from the debris, though the 72-hour window for life-saving rescues is rapidly closing. The official death toll nearly doubled from 589 on Thursday to 920 by Friday night, with authorities warning the final figure will likely exceed 10,000 given the scale of destruction and thousands still unaccounted for.
International aid is pouring in. Swiss rescuers arrived in Caracas on Friday with 18 tonnes of emergency supplies and CHF 1.5 million in funding, while EU teams comprising over 520 responders have been mobilised. The US Southern Command has also deployed airlift and logistics capabilities, and Turkey sent search-and-rescue personnel, medical teams, and humanitarian aid. Portugal dispatched two aircraft for search operations, and Czechia sent 70 rescuers with eight trained dogs.
Frustration is mounting over the official response. Survivors in coastal towns like Catia del Mar have resorted to looting for food as they wait in vain for state aid, with reports of traffic gridlock and chaos hampering relief efforts. The earthquakes’ short interval and varied soil types exacerbated structural collapses, leaving some buildings intact while others were flattened.
Tragedy has struck personal lives as well. Footballer Héctor Bello announced on social media that his wife, Andrea, died shielding their one-year-old daughter during the quakes, leaving him to mourn a loss that has resonated across the country. Meanwhile, the international community’s involvement has raised questions about Venezuela’s political stability, with experts suggesting the disaster could test the legitimacy of the interim government backed by Washington.
As the fourth day of emergency operations begins, the focus shifts from rescue to recovery. Satellite imagery reveals the full devastation, and with aftershocks continuing—including a 4.9-magnitude tremor on Saturday—the risk of further casualties persists. The world watches as Venezuela grapples with a catastrophe that has exposed both the fragility of its infrastructure and the resilience of its people.
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handelsblatt · 3 months ago
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publico · 3 months ago
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le monde · 3 months ago
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yenisafak · 3 months ago
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yenisafak · 3 months ago
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adevarul · 3 months ago
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faz · 3 months ago
Venezuela quake toll tops 900 Foreign search and rescue teams have arrived in Venezuela to assist with the desperate and slow-moving search for survivors after the countrys most powerful earthquake in more than a century. The death toll nearly doubled on Thursday to 920, but authorities warn the final number is expected to be far higher, with tens of thousands of people still reported missing. Frustration has also been growing over the official response and the limited resources available for rescue efforts.
france24 · 3 months ago
Swiss rescuers arrive in Venezuela after deadly earthquakes On Friday, 80 specialists from the Swiss rescue team landed in the Venezuelan capital, Caracas. They aim to locate and rescue people affected by the earthquakes. The group arrived with 18 tonnes of emergency supplies. According to a statement on the foreign ministrys website, emergency teams began preparations as soon as they arrived, working closely with the Venezuelan authorities. + Switzerland deploys rescue team to quake-hit Venezuela The teams task is to search the rubble for earthquake victims and bring them to safety. The Swiss government has allocated CHF1.5 million ($1.8 million) from its emergency aid fund to support the operation. Further assistance is also being considered, the foreign ministry said. It added that, as of Friday, there was no information about any Swiss nationals among the victims. The powerful earthquakes struck late on Thursday, local time, just 39 seconds apart, with magnitudes of 7.2 and 7.5. Hundreds of people were killed. By Friday, the death ...
swissinfo · 3 months ago
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aljazeera · 3 months ago
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il fatto quotidiano · 3 months ago
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wired.com · 3 months ago
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orf.at · 3 months ago
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thejournal · 3 months ago
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nu.nl · 3 months ago
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yenisafak · 3 months ago
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yenisafak · 3 months ago