South America

Venezuela earthquake: grief turns to rage amid the rubble

In the aftermath of Venezuela's devastating earthquake, survivors' grief is turning to anger, El País reports. Families digging loved ones from the rubble complain that rescue and relief efforts have fallen short as aftershocks continue to rattle the region.

Earthquake rubble under a grey, overcast sky
Earthquake rubble under a grey, overcast skyPhoto: Sanej Prasad Suwal / Pexels
El País English1 h ago

Following the powerful earthquake that struck Venezuela, rescue teams are still searching through the debris. According to testimony gathered by El País, the wait has become unbearable for families looking for missing relatives.

Survivors describe a shortage of equipment and organisation, with people in many places trying to clear rubble by hand. Continuing aftershocks are making the search effort more difficult.

As officials promise to speed up the coordination of aid, anger is mounting among residents. Access to shelter, water and medical care stands out as the most urgent need in the days ahead.

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This article is an AI-curated summary of the original story published by El País English. The illustration is a stock photo by Sanej Prasad Suwal from Pexels and is not from the original story.

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