Venezuela Faces Rising Quake Toll and Growing Frustration

Two powerful earthquakes (7.2 and 7.5) devastated Venezuela’s La Guaira region, killing at least 1,430 and leaving roughly 68,900 listed as missing as rescue efforts intensify. Residents and rescuers, joined by international teams, search through collapsed buildings amid growing frustration with the government’s response, restricted access, and a heavy security presence. Aid from Mexico, the U.S., Brazil, El Salvador, France and others has begun arriving, while a U.S. Navy ship stands by to help airlift survivors, illustrating a race against time to save those trapped in the rubble.