Rescue Efforts Intensify in Venezuela as Earthquake Death Toll Reaches 188

What happened

Venezuela’s rescue operations continued overnight after two earthquakes killed 188 people and left more than 41,000 missing. The worst damage is in Caracas and La Guaira, where crews and volunteers are digging through collapsed buildings amid severe shortages of equipment and basic supplies.

• 01Rescue teams are racing to save people trapped after two earthquakes in northern Venezuela.
• 02The confirmed death toll has reached 188, with more than 41,000 people reported missing.
• 03About 250 buildings collapsed or were severely damaged, mainly in Caracas and La Guaira.
• 04Volunteers are digging by hand because heavy equipment is in short supply.
• 05The UN called for a "massive collective effort" and the US offered assistance.

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Now 14Right · Hebrew2 hours ago

Rescue Efforts Intensify in Venezuela as Earthquake Death Toll Reaches 188

Behadrei HaredimRight · Hebrew4 hours ago

Venezuela quake death toll climbs as rescue teams race to reach trapped survivors

WallaCenter · Hebrew5 hours ago

Venezuela Race Against Time After Powerful Quakes Kill at Least 164

YnetCenter · Hebrew6 hours ago

Venezuela Double Earthquake Death Toll Rises to at Least 188

Now 14Right · Hebrew9 hours ago

Death Toll in Venezuela Earthquakes Rises to 164 as Rescue Efforts Expand

Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew10 hours ago

Venezuela quake footage captures panic as death toll climbs

Channel 13Center · Hebrew12 hours ago

Venezuela Quake Death Toll Rises as Rescuers Search for Thousands Missing

Now 14Right · Hebrew13 hours ago

Venezuela Earthquakes Kill at Least 164, With Thousands More Feared

YnetCenter · Hebrew14 hours ago

Venezuela earthquake death toll rises to at least 164

YnetCenter · Hebrew16 hours ago

Venezuela’s twin earthquake disaster leaves thousands feared dead, with 6,600 reported missing

Now 14Right · Hebrew17 hours ago

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N12Center · Hebrew17 hours ago

Venezuelan Jewish residents describe terror after deadly earthquakes

MakoCenter · Hebrew17 hours ago

Venezuelan Jews Describe Terror as Quake Death Toll Soars

GlobesUnrated · Hebrew19 hours ago

Two Powerful Quakes Hit Venezuela, Death Toll Could Reach Tens of Thousands

YnetCenter · Hebrew19 hours ago

Venezuela reports 32 dead and 700 injured after earthquakes

YnetCenter · Hebrew19 hours ago

USGS Warns Venezuela Quake Death Toll Could Reach Tens of Thousands

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