Venezuela reports 33 survivors rescued after devastating earthquake

Venezuela's government announced that 33 people have been rescued alive following a magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 earthquake that struck the country last Wednesday, primarily affecting the state of La Guaira. The announcement came amidst the ongoing efforts of international and national rescue teams. Vice President Delcy Rodríguez stated that the nation is in a crucial period for discovering more survivors, four days after the seismic event.

Rodríguez met with international rescuers, expressing gratitude for their solidarity and work. "To the places where you arrived, hope arrived, and you joined the extraordinary work that Venezuelan rescuers have been doing since the first minute," she said, according to a press release from the Presidential Information Office. The President of the Venezuelan Parliament, Jorge Rodríguez, shared photos on X, highlighting the strengthening of humanitarian efforts in response to the national emergency.

As of Sunday, the death toll has risen to 1,450, with 3,150 injured, although a previous report indicated a slightly higher number of injured. Additionally, 12,721 families have been displaced. The rescue operation involves 2,624 rescuers, supported by 137 dogs, 49 vehicles, and 84.8 tons of equipment, including medical supplies.

Further international aid arrived early Sunday, with a delegation from India setting up a field hospital and a rescue team from Costa Rica arriving in the country, according to the Ministry of Communication and Information.