Search and rescue operations in Venezuela are in a critical phase as the window to find survivors of a recent earthquake narrows. Approximately 2,000 search and rescue officials from countries including the UK, Mexico, Costa Rica, France, and Spain have mobilized to assist in the efforts.
However, transporting personnel and equipment to the affected areas presents a significant logistical challenge, according to reports from the Colombian town of Cúcuta, near the Venezuelan border. The coming hours are considered vital for the potential rescue of individuals still trapped.
Venezuelan acting President Delcy Rodríguez expressed persistent hope for finding survivors during an overnight briefing.