international rescue teams
Coverage of international rescue teams in the Nexus archive.
- As quake rescue effort winds down, Venezuelans are left alone to recover their dead
Venezuelans are manually recovering loved ones from earthquake rubble as international rescue teams leave, leading to public anger over the government's response.
- Venezuela shifts to clearing rubble and recovering bodies as rescue teams depart
Venezuela has transitioned to rubble clearance and body recovery after international rescue teams left following the June 24 twin earthquake. Local groups like volunteers, firefighters, and civil defense are now handling the efforts in La Guaira, where 2,954 deaths and over 16,500 injuries have been reported.
- Rescue teams wind down operations as death toll nears 3,000
Venezuela's devastating twin earthquakes killed nearly 3,000 people, according to updated official figures. International rescue teams have begun winding down search operations for survivors in the rubble, with tens of thousands still missing.
- Venezuela earthquake death toll nears 3,000 as hope to find survivors dims
The death toll from Venezuela's earthquake has approached 3,000 as international rescue teams cease operations. Families continue to search for missing loved ones amid diminishing hopes of finding survivors.
- Venezuela quake death toll rises to nearly 3,000
Venezuela's twin earthquakes have killed 2,954 people as of Saturday, with the death toll increasing by over 300 since Friday. The June 24 disaster, which occurred near La Guaira, has left thousands homeless and tens of thousands missing. International rescue teams are reducing search efforts for survivors.
- Teams scramble to locate survivors 4 days after Venezuela earthquakes
Venezuela's La Guaira state is reeling four days after two powerful earthquakes, with 1,450 reported dead and thousands missing. Rescue teams, including international efforts, continue searching for survivors amid criticism of the government's inadequate response. Over 2,200 rescue workers have arrived, but challenges like aftershocks and decomposing bodies complicate efforts.
- Frustration grows in Venezuela as earthquake death toll reaches 1,430
Frustration grows in Venezuela as the death toll from recent earthquakes reaches 1,430, with 68,900 people reported missing. Rescuers and civilians in La Guaira state search for survivors amid government response criticized as inadequate, while international teams arrive to assist. Tensions rise as delays in rescue operations and perceived neglect fuel public anger.
- Desperation mounts in Venezuela as the earthquake death toll rises to 1,430
The death toll from two major earthquakes in Venezuela has risen to 1,430, with 68,900 people reported missing. Civilians in La Guaira are leading search efforts due to inadequate government response, while international rescue teams have begun arriving nearly 72 hours after the 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude quakes.