Foreign teams arrive as quake deaths near 929
Venezuela was struck by two devastating earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 in magnitude, located approximately 160 kilometers west of Caracas. The quakes resulted in the deaths of 929 people and injuries to 2,980 others, in addition to the destruction of many buildings, especially in La Guaira. International rescue teams have begun arriving to assist the victims, with the government pledging to provide widespread aid after delays in distribution. Rescue efforts are still ongoing amid weak infrastructure and significant challenges in salvage operations, while residents face loss of homes and shortages of essential resources.
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