Venezuela earthquake toll rises to 589; global rescue teams join relief efforts

The death toll from two powerful earthquakes in Venezuela has risen to 589, with nearly 3,000 people injured. Authorities have intensified search-and-rescue operations in the worst-hit La Guaira state as international rescue teams arrive to support relief efforts

Caracas: The death toll from two powerful earthquakes in Venezuela rose to 589, with 2,980 injured, acting President Delcy Rodriguez said early Friday.

She made the announced surrounded by government and military officials as she welcomed the arrival of rescue crews from all over the world.

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“We are going to rescue the people who are trapped,” she said. “We are working tirelessly on this task.” She said the state of La Guaira has been hardest hit by the 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude earthquakes that struck Wednesday evening, noting that it has been militarized as crews search for survivors and distribute food and water.