In the aftermath of Venezuela's devastating twin earthquakes, families in La Guaira are left alone to recover their dead as international rescue teams prepare to depart. With authorities slow to provide heavy machinery or support, locals are using bare hands and rudimentary tools to search through rubble for loved ones' remains.
Key Takeaways
Families in Venezuela are left alone to recover their dead after earthquakes devastated La Guaira, with authorities slow to provide heavy machinery or support. International rescue teams have departed, leaving locals to search for remains with little more than their bare hands and basic tools.
- Death toll rises to 3,535 with over 16,740 injured
- More than 30,000 reports of missing people sent to opposition website
- Families criticize government for slow response and lack of equipment
- International rescue teams have departed after 12 days
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▼Source Claims Check
High ConsensusAll 3 publishers report consistent facts across 2 key claims.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
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| Death Toll | Broad Agreement | 3,535 dead and 16,740 injured | |
| Missing Persons | Broad Agreement | More than 30,000 reports of missing people sent to opposition website. |
Death Toll
Broad Agreement3,535 dead and 16,740 injured
Missing Persons
Broad AgreementMore than 30,000 reports of missing people sent to opposition website.
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The death toll has risen to 3,535 with over 16,740 injured, according to authorities. The true extent of the tragedy is still unknown as more than 30,000 reports of missing people have been sent to a website set up by the Venezuelan opposition.
Families like that of Noel Márquez are struggling to recover their loved ones' bodies with little help from the government. Márquez's brother Leonel died after being pinned under columns for hours without rescue equipment arriving in time. The recovery process has become increasingly gruesome as bodies decompose, making it difficult to remove them intact.
International rescue teams from Italy, Argentina, Spain and other countries have already returned home, leaving locals to continue the search on their own. Acting President Delcy Rodríguez has announced reconstruction plans under a program called Venezuela Reborn but criticism of the government's slow response continues to mount.
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