A magnitude 4.6 aftershock shook Venezuela’s quake-hit coast as residents in La Guaira said they were still leading searches with limited official help. The government says at least 1,719 people have died, while international aid and rescue teams continue to arrive.
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Rescuers in Venezuela pulled a mother, her baby and two 11-year-old boys from earthquake rubble as the confirmed death toll reached at least 1,430. Tens of thousands remain missing while international teams race to find survivors.
Two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela within seconds, flattening buildings, cutting communications and forcing residents to sleep in streets and squares. More than 160 deaths have been reported by the BBC, while officials warned the toll could rise sharply as rescuers reach hard-hit areas.