Venezuela earthquake death toll rises as rescue efforts continue

The death toll from the twin earthquakes in Venezuela has risen to at least 920 as rescue crews continue searching for survivors three days after the disaster struck the country’s northern coast. More than 3,300 people have been injured, and authorities say hundreds have been pulled from the rubble. U.S. teams from several states have joined the response, bringing equipment and trained personnel to help locate people trapped in collapsed buildings. The federal response is being coordinated by the State Department and U.S. Southern Command, which says emergency supplies and heavy equipment are being moved into the country. Officials and aid groups say the first 48 to 72 hours after a collapse are the most critical for finding survivors, adding pressure on search teams working in affected areas such as La Guaira.