Venezuela’s earthquake death toll rises to more than 3,500 as survivors look for relatives

The death toll from the devastating earthquake in Venezuela has surpassed 3,500, leaving many survivors, including a young 12-year-old girl named Fabiana Blanco, grappling with the trauma of losing loved ones. The disaster has exposed the dire state of the country’s emergency response capabilities, highlighting the urgent need for better infrastructure and disaster preparedness. As people sift through the ruins, the emotional and psychological scars left by the quake are becoming increasingly apparent, underscoring the human cost of this catastrophe.