Venezuela’s earthquakes pose first major test for President Delcy Rodriguez

ONP Summary

Venezuela experienced twin earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 in magnitude, killing more than 1,400 people with tens of thousands unaccounted for. Rescue operations have recovered 33 individuals from the debris so far, including two 11-year-old boys extracted after 70 hours trapped underground. Search efforts by residents and rescue teams continue while heavy machinery remains unavailable, but the timeframe for locating additional survivors is rapidly narrowing.