Gazing out to sea from La Guaira's Caribbean beach, with their backs to death

Mirando al mar desde la playa caribeña de La Guaira, de espaldas a la muerte

Jun 29, 2026, 04:00 AM es source ↗

2026 Venezuela Earthquake

Summary

An El País report describes rescuers and volunteers finding relief by looking out at the Caribbean from La Guaira beach amid the horror of the earthquake. The search for bodies buried in the rubble is portrayed as an explosive mix of hope and frustration.

Preview

Rescatistas y voluntarios encuentran en este lugar un alivio ante el horror. Las labores de búsqueda de los cuerpos sepultados son una mezcla explosiva de esperanza y frustración

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