Two boys were pulled from the rubble of a collapsed building in Venezuela on Sunday, part of a total of 33 people rescued over the weekend following a series of powerful earthquakes that struck the country. The rescues occurred days after the initial quakes, with search and rescue teams continuing to work through debris.
Interim President Delcy Rodríguez confirmed the rescues in a statement, praising the efforts of emergency services. The earthquakes, which measured 7.3 and 6.8 on the Richter scale, caused widespread damage in several states, including Caracas and Miranda. At least 12 fatalities have been reported, with hundreds injured.
The two boys, aged 8 and 10, were found alive under the remains of a school in the town of Cúa, Miranda state. They were taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Their rescue was hailed as a miracle by local officials.
International aid has begun arriving, with teams from Colombia, Mexico, and the United Nations assisting in search and rescue operations. The Venezuelan government has declared a state of emergency in the affected regions.
