Venezuela earthquakes: 589 confirmed dead so far as international rescue teams arrive – latest updates

Venezuela Live Updates: More Rescuers Join Urgent Search for Quake Survivors as the death rises to 235

Rescue teams walking through a building that collapsed during the earthquakes in Venezuela.CreditAdriana Loureiro Fernandez for The New York Times The United States and Mexico were among the latest to send support as the death toll from two powerful earthquakes climbed to 235. Thousands were injured, and hundreds remained missing or trapped under rubble. Here’s []

Venezuela quake death toll nears 1,000 as foreign rescuers arrive

At least 920 people are dead and over 3,000 have been injured after this week’s devastating earthquakes in Venezuela, according to the country’s top lawmaker. Rescuers are racing to reach survivors beneath the rubble before the “golden” window of time closes. Many displaced families have nowhere to go in Caracas, La Guaira and surrounding areas. The US military is on the ground for rescue efforts in Venezuela — where, earlier this year, special forces conducted a deadly raid to seize then-President Nicolás Maduro. A wave of machinery, supplies and international aid workers is heading toward hard-hit areas. 0:00 The latest death toll numbers 3:14 How rescuers are getting into Venezuela 6:18 A Venezuelan doctor describes medical challenges on the ground Watch 24/7 live news with CNN Headlines: https://bit.ly/4eIvlTr #venezuela #earthquake #News

Panama and the U.S. to Send Search-and-Rescue Teams to Venezuela

El Salvador and the Dominican Republic also join rescue operations following deadly seismic doublet. On Thursday, Panamanian President Jose Mulino dispatched a team of rescue workers to support the search for survivors of the two earthquakes that devastated Venezuela on Wednesday, leaving at least 164 dead and 971 injured. RELATED: Russia, Serbia, Cuba, China Express []

Over 900 people dead and at least 50,000 missing following Venezuelan earthquakes

More than 900 people are dead and at least 50,000 are missing after two earthquakes struck near Venezuela’s capital of Caracas. The UN has called for a collective effort to assist in the days following the disaster, as millions of people are already in need of aid. Rescue teams are working around the clock, scouring collapsed buildings for survivors. The US has moved quickly to show its support by providing aid to Venezuela.

At least 164 people dead after twin quakes in Venezuela, acting president says

Deadly quakes: At least 164 people have been killed and 971 injured after Venezuela's most powerful earthquake in more than a century, according to the country's acting President Delcy Rodriguez. The 7.5 magnitude quake struck just 40 seconds after a 7.2 magnitude foreshock. Capital in crisis: A resident who survived a quake that hit Caracas in 1967 said the disaster was unlike anything he had experienced. Another resident who escaped a damaged building said the scene was like a horror movie.