Venezuela Struggles with Earthquake Rescue Efforts as Death Toll Nears 1,000

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Venezuela faces challenges in earthquake rescue efforts as the death toll approaches 1,000. Limited government capacity has resulted in local citizens carrying much of the initial response, raising concerns about underreported casualties and the effectiveness of search and rescue operations.

Bloomberg News Andean Bureau Reporter Andreina Itriago is on Bloomberg This Weekend explaining concerns that the official casualty figures in Venezuela after the earthquake are likely underreported, with many more deaths expected as rescue efforts continue and bodies are recovered. Itriago explains to hosts David Gura and Christina Ruffini that the government’s capacity to conduct search and rescue operations is described as very limited, with much of the initial response carried out by local citizens rather than state forces. (Source: Bloomberg)