Aftershock frays nerves as many Venezuelans left to fend for themselves
In areas devastated by the twin earthquakes, people are using crowbars, pickaxes and their bare hands to try to reach survivors.
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"Every life saved is a victory for hope."
— Delcy Rodríguez , Politician
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Interim President of Venezuela who signed an amnesty bill approved by the National Assembly.
Jorge Rodríguez is the president of the National Assembly of Venezuela and brother of the president.
Nayib Bukele is the President of El Salvador.
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In areas devastated by the twin earthquakes, people are using crowbars, pickaxes and their bare hands to try to reach survivors.
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