Venezuela is in mourning following a powerful earthquake that claimed the lives of over 2,295 people. The government of this country is honoring the victims by declaring a week of public mourning, while rescue efforts to find survivors beneath the rubble continue.
Decreasing Hopes of Finding Survivors
Rescuers are searching in the affected areas for individuals who may still be alive, but as time passes, the chances of finding survivors are increasingly diminishing. This disaster will have profound impacts on the country, not only in humanitarian terms but also economically.