Jason Mercano
Coverage of Jason Mercano in the Nexus archive.
- Grief and optimism clash in scramble to locate survivors 4 days after Venezuela earthquakes
Two powerful earthquakes in Venezuela's La Guaira state have killed 1,450 people and left thousands missing, with rescue teams working to find survivors amid criticism of the government's response. International aid has bolstered efforts, but challenges persist due to collapsed infrastructure, aftershocks, and limited communication.
- Teams scramble to locate survivors 4 days after Venezuela earthquakes
Four days after two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela's La Guaira state, rescue teams continue searching for survivors amid a rising death toll of 1,450. The government faces criticism for an inadequate response, while international crews and civilian efforts work to extract survivors from collapsed buildings, with over 770 structures damaged or destroyed.
- Teams scramble to locate survivors four days after Venezuela earthquakes
Rescue teams in Venezuela's La Guaira state continue searching for survivors four days after two powerful earthquakes, with 1,450 reported dead and thousands missing. International and civilian efforts dominate as the government faces criticism for an inadequate response, while over 2,200 rescuers from global organizations assist in recovery operations.