Rescue teams in Venezuela cling to hope as president defends response
Eight days after two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela, rescue workers continue to search through rubble for survivors, though hope is fading. Interim President Delcy Rodriguez rejects criticism of a slow response, as the death toll exceeds 2,000.
Rescue teams in Venezuela are still digging through rubble searching for survivors, even as the chances of finding anyone alive eight days after two massive earthquakes become increasingly slim. The disaster has claimed over 2,000 lives.
Meanwhile, Venezuela's Interim President Delcy Rodriguez has rejected allegations that her government reacted too slowly to the catastrophe. The defense comes after days of widespread criticism of the official response. Rodriguez defended her administration's actions, dismissing claims of delay.
