Venezuela is facing one of its worst tragedies in recent years after two powerful earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 struck the country. Authorities confirmed that the official death toll has risen to 164 people killed and 971 injured, while rescue teams continue working through the rubble in the hardest-hit areas.
La Guaira and Greater Caracas are among the regions that suffered the most damage, with dozens of buildings collapsing and thousands of residents forced to evacuate. The government has also declared a state of emergency due to the scale of the disaster.
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Officials have reported multiple aftershocks since the main earthquakes, complicating rescue operations and keeping residents on high alert.
Why is the situation still so dangerous?
Because aftershocks can trigger additional building collapses in already weakened structures and make it more difficult for rescuers to reach people who may still be trapped beneath the debris.
As emergency efforts continue, hundreds of families are anxiously waiting for news about their missing loved ones.
