Signs of Life Detected in Quake-Damaged Building in La Guaira, Venezuela

Hope flickers in La Guaira, Venezuela, as residents and survivors of the Mariana Mar building reported detecting signs of life beneath the debris 11 days after a devastating double earthquake struck the region.

Despite the building in Tanaguarena being marked with a "D" for demolition, indicating its structural instability, families and rescue workers remain on-site. They are desperately searching for survivors among the estimated 25 people believed to be trapped under the rubble. "We are still searching for our relatives and people who might be alive. Hope is the last thing to be lost. God knows and has control," said Roberto Salazar, a national police officer affected by the tragedy, who highlighted the need for machinery to aid the search.

International support has arrived, with a brigade from Colombia assisting in the rescue operations. The collective efforts underscore a persistent hope against overwhelming odds.

Meanwhile, the confirmed death toll from the June 24 earthquake has climbed to 3,342, with 16,740 people injured, according to Jorge Rodríguez, president of the National Assembly. This figure represents an increase of 388 fatalities reported since Saturday, as recovery efforts intensify to retrieve bodies from the extensive rubble.

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We are still searching for our relatives and people who might be alive. Hope is the last thing to be lost. God knows and has control.