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'What are they waiting for?': Frustration grows at govt reponse as Venezuela quake death toll rises

Cover image: Men searching for survivors stand atop a mountain of rubble three days after twin earthquakes struck, in La Guaira, Venezuela, Saturday, June 27, 2026. © Matias Delacroix, AP

Frustration mounted in Venezuela's state of La Guaira on Saturday as rescuers and civilians used shovels, heavy equipment, ropes and bare hands to look for survivors of the devastating twin earthquakes that killed at least 1,450 people. Many citizens have been critical of what they say is an inadequate response by the government, underprepared to respond to the scope of the devastation.

Tensions flared Saturday as desperation grew in Venezuela's state of La Guaira as rescuers and civilians searched for earthquake survivors and the death toll rose sharply to 1,450.

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