Demolition complicates the search for bodies after Venezuela’s earthquakes
Summary
Two earthquakes hit Venezuela on June 24, causing nearly 190 buildings to collapse and many more to be damaged. Rescue workers and families are still searching for bodies amid ongoing demolitions of damaged buildings in the affected coastal area.Key Facts
- The earthquakes struck Venezuela on June 24, causing severe damage, especially in La Guaira and Caraballeda.
- Around 190 buildings collapsed, including the OPPE 27 government housing complex.
- Glenda Viloria lost six family members, including her mother and sister, in the collapse of OPPE 27.
- Controlled demolitions began on July 30 to clear buildings declared unsafe, with more demolitions planned.
- Some families, like Viloria’s, are still searching for missing loved ones amid the rubble.
- Excavators have cleared much of the debris, leaving only dusty ground where buildings once stood.
- Relatives have faced difficult decisions during rescue work, including the need to cut bodies trapped in the rubble.
- Survivors remain at the sites to continue their search despite the loss of homes and infrastructure.
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