Rescue teams in Venezuela are losing hope of finding more survivors four days after two powerful earthquakes devastated parts of the country, although several late rescues have brought brief moments of hope.
Officials said at least 1,430 people were confirmed dead after the twin earthquakes, measuring 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude, struck near the coastal area of La Guaira on Wednesday. More than 50,000 people have reportedly been missing.
Among the survivors rescued was a 60-year-old woman who was found alive after being trapped under rubble for 86 hours in the coastal town of Carabayida. Rescue teams from El Salvador and Peru worked for about 11 hours to free her before she was taken to a hospital in Caracas, where doctors described her condition as critical.
A United States rescue team also saved a man and his son from a collapsed building on Sunday, while other international teams rescued an infant and two 11-year-old boys in separate operations.
Venezuela’s interim president, Delcy Rodriguez, said at least 33 people had been rescued over the weekend, while the United Nations reported that about 2,200 foreign rescue workers were assisting efforts across the country.
More than 14,000 military and police personnel have been deployed in La Guaira state, with authorities restricting access to some affected areas.
Public anger has grown over the government’s response, with some residents accusing officials of failing to provide enough assistance during the early stages of the disaster.
International support has continued, with the United States sending rescue teams and promising financial assistance, while the European Union announced emergency aid to support relief operations.
Relief workers say the disaster remains a major challenge, as families continue searching through destroyed buildings and waiting for the recovery of missing loved ones.
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