Death Toll in Venezuelan Earthquakes Exceeds 1,900

Venezuela was hit by powerful earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude on the evening of June 24, near the coastal city of Morón. Authorities estimate that approximately 30,000 people were in the affected cities of Katia Lamar and Caraballeda at the time of the tremors. Of these, 13,500 managed to reach safety on their own, while emergency services rescued an additional 6,400 individuals in the following days, according to reports. The fate of the remaining 10,000 people is currently unknown.

Infrastructure damage is extensive, with 855 buildings reported as completely destroyed or significantly damaged. Nearly a week after the earthquakes, hopes of finding more survivors are diminishing. However, rescue operations have yielded some success. On Tuesday morning, rescuers found a 44-year-old man alive who was trapped in the rubble of a shopping center in the coastal city of Maiketía. Water was supplied to him through a pipe until rescuers could safely access him, as announced by Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele on the platform "X."

Firefighters from Quito, Ecuador's capital, also reported the rescue of a 12-year-old boy on Monday. The ongoing rescue efforts highlight the challenges and the desperate search for survivors amidst the devastation.

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Water was supplied to him through a pipe until rescuers could safely access him.