Watch: A race against the clock for Venezuela earthquake rescuers
Rescuers in Venezuela are facing a battle against time as the window of opportunity to find people alive closes.
Around 2,000 search and rescue officials have headed into Venezuela from countries across the world including the UK, Mexico, Costa Rica, France and Spain.
But getting people to the right area with the right equipment is a complex task, says the BBC's Dan Johnson reporting from the Colombian town of Cucuta, near the border with Venezuela.
Venezuela's acting President Delcy Rodríguez said in an overnight briefing that she still had "faith and hope" survivors would be rescued.
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An earthquake in Venezuela has triggered an international rescue response. Roughly 2,000 search and rescue officials from multiple countries including the UK, Mexico, Costa Rica, France, and Spain have been mobilized. The operation faces practical difficulties in transporting personnel and equipment to affected areas. The timeframe for locating survivors is limited. Venezuela's acting President Delcy Rodríguez stated confidence that survivors would be found.
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Rescuers in Venezuela are facing a battle against time as the window of opportunity to find people alive closes.
Around 2,000 search and rescue officials have headed into Venezuela from countries across the world including the UK, Mexico, Costa Rica, France and Spain.
But getting people to the right area with the right equipment is a complex task, says the BBC's Dan Johnson reporting from the Colombian town of Cucuta, near the border with Venezuela.
Venezuela's acting President Delcy Rodríguez said in an overnight briefing that she still had "faith and hope" survivors would be rescued.
Read the full story at BBC ↗
An earthquake occurred in Venezuela Approximately 2,000 search and rescue officials from the UK, Mexico, Costa Rica, France, and Spain have deployed to Venezuela Getting people and equipment to the affected area is a complex logistical task The window of opportunity to find people alive is closing Venezuela's acting President Delcy Rodríguez expressed faith and hope that survivors would be rescued
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- A magnitude earthquake struck Venezuela, prompting international rescue efforts
- Approximately 2,000 search and rescue personnel from UK, Mexico, Costa Rica, France, and Spain have deployed to affected areas
- Rescue operations face logistical challenges in reaching affected zones with necessary equipment
- Time is critical as the window for finding survivors alive narrows
- Venezuela's acting President Delcy Rodríguez expressed optimism about rescue prospects
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