The search for survivors continues in the city of Catia la Mar following the earthquake in Venezuela last week. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing BBC News.
More than 1,700 people are known to have been killed - but some continue to be rescued from beneath collapsed buildings days after the disaster.
In some areas, neighbours and family members have been searching for loved ones with their bare hands and any tools they can access. The BBC's Will Grant reports from the scene on the effort of locals to find any survivors.
One volunteer involved in the rescue efforts said: "We can only hope. We are hoping to find more people alive."
Venezuelan authorities continue to send humanitarian aid to affected areas. Rescue teams and military personnel are working to find people trapped under the rubble.
The earthquake, with a magnitude of 7.3, severely damaged several cities along the country's northern coast. Many buildings in La Guaira were completely destroyed, leaving hundreds homeless.
The international community has expressed readiness to help Venezuela. Neighboring Colombia and Brazil have offered to send rescue teams.
Search and rescue operations are ongoing, but the chances of finding survivors are diminishing with each passing hour. The World Health Organization is providing medical assistance to prevent epidemic threats.
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has promised to mobilize all resources to deal with the aftermath of the disaster. However, critics accuse the government of being unprepared.
Currently, thousands of people are involved in rescue efforts, including military personnel, police officers, volunteers, and representatives of international organizations.
There is still hope that living people may be found under the rubble. Local residents are helping rescuers by delivering food and water.
The Venezuela earthquake is one of the largest natural disasters in June 2026. Experts warn that the economic and social consequences of this catastrophe will be felt for years to come.