An earthquake with magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5 struck Venezuela on Wednesday, causing extensive damage in the coastal state of La Guaira. At least 1,430 deaths have been confirmed and around 50,000 people are reported missing, according to the United Nations. Rescue efforts involve national teams and international volunteers from Mexico, Spain, the United States, the United Kingdom and other countries, many of whom arrived within 861 personnel. Search operations rely on manual digging, shovels and drones to locate survivors beneath collapsed buildings. Families have called out to trapped relatives and listened for signs of life; some have reported hearing groans from individuals trapped under rubble. Authorities have distributed food and water to survivors and deployed a comprehensive rescue response during what officials describe as critical hours. Interim President Delcy Rodríguez said she discussed the situation with U.S. President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who reaffirmed commitments to send additional rescue teams and aid supplies. The first 48 to 72 hours after the quakes are considered crucial for saving lives, though rescue remains challenging due to limited equipment and hazardous conditions. People are sheltering in open areas such as the Simón Bolívar International Airport parking lot after their homes were damaged.