Venezuela earthquake: death toll reaches 235 in La Guaira as survivors sleep outside
Venezuela's government raised the death toll to 235 and the number of injured to 4,300 a day after two powerful quakes. In La Guaira, the hardest-hit city, aid is arriving slowly and survivors are sleeping outside, El País reported. Looting has also broken out in parts of the city.
Venezuela's government raised the death toll to 235 and the number of injured to 4,300 following two powerful earthquakes that struck the country. Rescue teams are racing to reach people trapped under rubble, and officials fear the toll could climb further.
In the port city of La Guaira, the hardest-hit area, relief supplies are arriving slowly, El País reported. Many residents whose homes collapsed or were damaged are spending the night in the open, and looting has been reported in parts of the city.
Authorities stress that the first 72 hours are critical for finding survivors. International organizations and neighboring countries have begun mobilizing humanitarian aid for the affected region.
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