Rescue teams in Venezuela are racing against time to find survivors after twin earthquakes struck the South American nation. The official death toll has climbed to 1,450, with thousands more displaced.

Interim President Delcy Rodriguez expressed hope on Sunday, stating, "We have recovered people alive and, therefore, operations are not being suspended. We always maintain hope." However, the window for finding survivors is rapidly closing.

Sebastian Eugster, leader of the Swiss rescue team, noted that the probability of saving people alive decreases significantly after 72 hours. The Venezuelan government reports hundreds still missing or trapped, while an opposition website lists around 50,000 unaccounted for.

With 12,700 people displaced and over 770 buildings collapsed, international aid is pouring in. China announced emergency supplies worth 100 million yuan (€12.9 million), following the EU's pledge of €5 million in emergency assistance and technical support.

The US regime has already committed $150 million, with hints of additional aid. However, criticism of the government's response is mounting as the death toll rises and rescue operations face challenges.

Source: www.dw.com