Venezuela Earthquake: Venezuela quake leaves 235 dead: Thousands feared trapped under rubble as rescue efforts intensify

Rescue workers and volunteers continued a desperate search for survivors in northern Venezuela after two powerful earthquakes devastated the country, causing at least 235 deaths and thousands more to be affected. Acting President Delcy Rodríguez declared La Guaira a "disaster zone" and appealed for businesses to donate construction equipment to aid rescue efforts. The US Geological Survey estimated the final death toll could rise into the thousands due to the shallow depth and back-to-back nature of the quakes, while Starlink offered free satellite internet service in affected areas. Global aid organizations, including the United Nations, the United States, and several countries, have mobilized rescue teams, funding, and emergency supplies.