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Two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela on Wednesday, leaving 920 dead and 3,360 injured as of Friday afternoon, with the coastal state of La Guaira declared the epicenter of the disaster Source: Listín Diario. The air in affected areas now reeks of decay from bodies still buried under collapsed buildings Source: Infobae.
Acting President Delcy Rodríguez visited some areas Thursday night, and rescue teams began arriving from the Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Mexico, and the United States Source: El Nacional. However, in Playa Grande, a zone nearly leveled by the quakes, help has been absent. Survivor Pedro Luis Pérez reported that hospitals are charging for care despite the emergency: "They charge us for everything, because everything is to pay, pay" Source: Diario Libre. Pérez, who has three family members under the rubble, added: "We need masks because of the smells" Source: Listín Diario.
Parliament President Jorge Rodríguez reported 172 people trapped, 3,007 displaced, and 383 buildings damaged, most in La Guaira Source: Infobae. He urged the public not to travel to La Guaira to avoid congestion, directing volunteers to collection centers in Caracas. The Bolivarian National Armed Forces (FANB) have been deployed for rescue and security Source: El Nacional.
“El país fue sacudido el miércoles por dos terremotos de magnitudes 7.2 y 7.5, que dejan hasta la tarde de este viernes 920 muertos y 3,360 heridos, la mayoría de las víctimas en el estado costero de La Guaira”
“"Saqué a mi hermana, esta en coma en el -hospital- Pérez Carreño, también nos están cobrando para todo, porque todo es pagar, pagar", cuenta a EFE Pedro Luis Pérez”
“El presidente del Parlamento de Venezuela, el chavista Jorge Rodríguez, informó este viernes que además de las víctimas mortales y los heridos, contabilizan 172 personas atrapadas en edificaciones y 3.007 damnificados”
While authorities highlight the arrival of international aid and military deployment, survivors on the ground describe a lack of supplies and self-rescue efforts. Visible body parts remain among the rubble, and some standing structures lean precariously, threatening further collapse Source: Diario Libre.
“"Necesitamos tapabocas por los olores", señala este hombre que asegura que entre el mismo pueblo han recuperado cadáveres.”
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