Rescue workers pour into Venezuela amid desperate search efforts as deaths from devastating disasters top 1,000
Rescue efforts in Venezuela continued on June 27, days after a devastating double earthquake struck, killing at least 1,430 people and injuring over 3,200. The quakes, with magnitudes of 7.2 and 7.5, occurred within one minute of each other on June 24, causing widespread destruction and damage to buildings, homes, and hospitals.
Venezuelan Interim President Delcy Rodríguez spoke with US President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who reaffirmed US government support. A smaller 4.7 magnitude quake hit the Caracas capital region on June 26, according to the US Geological Survey.
As rescue crews sift through the wreckage, the death toll is expected to rise, with over 172 people still trapped and more than 3,000 left homeless, according to lawmaker Jorge Rodriguez. The USGS predicts the toll could reach into the thousands.
International rescuers, including a 50-member team from El Salvador, have arrived to aid in the search for survivors. The team is using drones, dogs, and heat scanners to locate trapped individuals. The US has pledged $150 million in aid, along with ships and aircraft, to support the relief efforts. Foreign ministry official Oliver Blanco expressed gratitude for the international community's support, with 25 more flights of rescuers expected in the next 24 hours.
Venezuelan Interim President Delcy Rodríguez spoke with US President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who reaffirmed US government support. A smaller 4.7 magnitude quake hit the Caracas capital region on June 26, according to the US Geological Survey.
As rescue crews sift through the wreckage, the death toll is expected to rise, with over 172 people still trapped and more than 3,000 left homeless, according to lawmaker Jorge Rodriguez. The USGS predicts the toll could reach into the thousands.
International rescuers, including a 50-member team from El Salvador, have arrived to aid in the search for survivors. The team is using drones, dogs, and heat scanners to locate trapped individuals. The US has pledged $150 million in aid, along with ships and aircraft, to support the relief efforts. Foreign ministry official Oliver Blanco expressed gratitude for the international community's support, with 25 more flights of rescuers expected in the next 24 hours.
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