Venezuela Earthquake: Death Toll Rises to 1,450 as Rescue Teams Race Against Time
Survivors continue to emerge from the rubble as international rescue operations intensify and concern grows for thousands still missing.
Rescue workers search through collapsed buildings in Venezuela as efforts continue to find survivors.
Rescue teams continued searching through collapsed buildings across Venezuela as the death toll from the country’s devastating earthquakes climbed to 1,450, while hopes of finding more survivors began to narrow beyond the critical rescue window.
Authorities said tens of thousands of people remain missing after twin earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude struck the country earlier this week, causing widespread destruction in already vulnerable communities. The coastal region of La Guaira remains among the worst-affected areas.
Despite the scale of the disaster, rescue workers reported several late rescues that brought moments of hope. A newborn infant and young children were among those pulled alive from collapsed structures after spending days trapped beneath the debris. Rescue teams also recovered additional survivors, including family members rescued after prolonged operations.
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Emergency officials and humanitarian agencies warned that the first 72 hours after a major earthquake represent the most critical period for locating survivors, after which rescue efforts increasingly shift toward recovery operations.
International support has expanded rapidly. Authorities said dozens of countries contributed emergency supplies, specialist search units, rescue dogs and personnel to assist local efforts. More than 2,600 international rescue workers have joined operations across affected areas.
Humanitarian agencies also warned of a growing secondary crisis as millions of people may require emergency shelter, healthcare, clean water and sanitation services following extensive damage to homes and infrastructure.
Residents in some affected communities criticised the speed of emergency access and said volunteers faced restrictions entering disaster zones. Officials maintained that security and coordination measures were necessary to manage rescue operations effectively.
With aftershocks continuing and infrastructure under strain, authorities warned that the full humanitarian and economic impact of the disaster may take months to assess
