Key facts
- Twin earthquakes struck Venezuela earlier this week.
- Nearly 1,500 people have died in the earthquakes.
- Over 68,000 people remain missing.
- Millions are feared to lack basic necessities.
- The critical 72-hour rescue window has closed.
- A father and son were rescued alive four days after the earthquakes.
- The U.S. is mobilizing a disaster response mission to Venezuela.
- Venezuela is now considered an ally by the U.S. following the deposition of Nicolás Maduro.
Twin earthquakes that struck Venezuela earlier this week have resulted in a death toll nearing 1,500 and left more than 68,000 people missing. The devastating tremors have caused widespread destruction across the country, with millions feared to be lacking basic necessities. The critical 72-hour window for rescuing survivors has now closed, though search and rescue efforts continue. Amidst the devastation, a father and son were rescued alive from the rubble four days after the earthquakes, providing a small measure of hope.