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South American Quakes Highlight Response Gaps
South America experienced two major earthquakes in less than two months: the first with a magnitude of 7.4 in Colombia on August 10, and the second in Venezuela in June. This reflects an increase in seismic activity in the region. In Colombia, the government responded swiftly; the president established an emergency command center within an hour of the earthquake, with rescue teams deploying heavy equipment and collaborating with volunteers, which contributed to search and rescue operations among the rubble. In Venezuela, authorities faced greater challenges due to the economic and institutional crisis, resulting in a longer emergency declaration process, sometimes relying on manual searches, and bringing in external teams because of limited local response capabilities. The differences in the speed and effectiveness of responses highlight significant disparities affecting the chances of saving trapped victims. Search operations continue in both countries, while analyses indicate that factors such as the nature of the earthquakes, the extent and distribution of damage, timing, and infrastructure greatly influence the ability of rescue teams to respond quickly and effectively.
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