‘All we see is decay’: Covering the human toll of Venezuela’s earthquakes
Summary
Venezuela’s La Guaira region has suffered heavy damage and loss of life following earthquakes on June 24, with more than 4,300 deaths reported and 50,000 people missing. Rescue efforts are underway by local volunteers and international groups, but many survivors say government support has been limited.Key Facts
- Earthquakes struck Venezuela on June 24, causing severe destruction in La Guaira and nearby areas.
- Over 4,300 people have died, and about 50,000 are missing according to UN estimates.
- Buildings have collapsed or are severely damaged, with some structures leaning dangerously.
- International teams, including Qatar’s Search and Rescue Group and Syria’s White Helmets, are working at the disaster sites.
- The Venezuelan government has set up aid stations and secured some areas, providing food, water, and rescue equipment.
- Survivors report little government assistance with body recovery and rescue operations, often conducting their own searches.
- Some residents express frustration that rescue workers are not entering unstable buildings despite trapped victims inside.
- Governor José Alejandro Teran stated that government response was immediate and more than 6,000 people have been rescued.
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