Spanish Military Rescues Second Survivor from Venezuelan Earthquake Debris

Spanish military rescuers successfully saved a second survivor from the rubble of a collapsed building in La Guaira, Venezuela, following a devastating earthquake. The rescue took place in the Vistamar residential area, one of the most affected zones. This marks the second life saved by the Spanish Unit of Military Emergencies (UME) in the same location, where they had previously extracted a person trapped for nearly 72 hours. A Spanish Air Force plane arrived with 59 personnel, two engineers, and eight canine units to aid Venezuelan authorities in their search and rescue efforts. Access to La Guaira, declared a disaster zone, has been heavily restricted by police and military forces since Saturday, following government orders. These restrictions were implemented after a chaotic scene on Friday, where private vehicles attempting to deliver humanitarian aid clogged the roads, overwhelming emergency services and prompting desperate calls for machinery to clear debris. Hundreds of police officers are now working to prioritize vehicles carrying essential supplies and rescue equipment, attempting to manage the significant traffic congestion on the Caracas-La Guaira highway.