Final ‘critical hours’ to find Venezuela quake survivors as rescuers say collapsed buildings were ‘held up by STYROFOAM’

In the aftermath of twin earthquakes in Venezuela, the search for survivors has reached a critical stage with almost 50,000 people still unaccounted for. Rescuers are racing against time to find those trapped under the rubble, only to discover that some collapsed buildings were held up by Styrofoam, highlighting the poor construction standards. This disaster underscores the urgent need for better building regulations and disaster preparedness in vulnerable regions. The situation is dire, and the implications extend beyond immediate rescue efforts, raising serious questions about infrastructure safety and resilience in earthquake-prone areas.