Venezuelan authorities have reported the rescue of 33 individuals from the debris over the weekend. Among those rescued on Sunday were two children, both aged 11, each recovered during separate operations. Official data indicates that the minimum number of fatalities resulting from the disaster is 1,450, while tens of thousands of people remain unaccounted for.
The seismic events, which included tremors measuring 7.2 and 7.5 on the Richter scale, have resulted in the destruction of nearly 800 buildings, leaving many people trapped under concrete slabs and extensive rubble. In response to the crisis, numerous international rescue teams have arrived in Venezuela, originating from countries including Mexico, Spain, Qatar, the United States, and the United Kingdom. The United Nations confirmed that 39 international search and rescue teams are actively deployed on the ground.
These coordinated efforts involve nearly 2,000 rescuers, supplemented by 111 rescue dogs, specialized medical units, and micro-drones used to locate survivors. The ongoing operations are focused on systematically clearing the unstable areas and reaching those who are still buried. The deployment of international expertise underscores the scale of the humanitarian challenge.
Efforts continue to stabilize the affected zones and ensure that all missing people are accounted for amidst the widespread devastation.
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