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Rescue teams in Venezuela cling to hope as US rebuffs criticisms of government earthquake response
By Regina Garcia Cano, Megan Janetsky And Fernanda Pesce, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News
· July 2, 2026
· 3 min read
Black smoke from fires in flattened buildings and the smell of decomposing bodies spread across ruins Thursday, eight days after Venezuela’s devastating earthquakes, while rescue teams pulled on a thread of hope that they might still find survivors trapped beneath the rubble.As officials carried ...
Key takeaway Venezuela's government said as of Wednesday that at least 2,295 were killed and more than 11,000 were wounded.
Why this matters in Alamo Heights News
In Alamo Heights , residents who have family ties to Venezuela or have been following the devastating earthquakes are likely watching the situation unfold with concern. The news of rescue teams finding survivors, such as Hernán Alberto Gil Flores, brings a glimmer of hope amidst the tragedy. However, the criticism of the Venezuelan government's response to the disaster may resonate with local residents who value effective emergency management. As a community that places a high priority on public safety, Alamo Heights residents may be interested in learning more about how local disaster response efforts compare to those in Venezuela. The situation also highlights the importance of having a well-coordinated and transparent emergency response system in place, which is something that local authorities in Alamo Heights and Bexar County strive to maintain. As the situation in Venezuela continues to unfold, it may prompt local officials to review and refine their own disaster response plans.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 2, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? Black smoke from fires in flattened buildings and the smell of decomposing bodies spread across ruins Thursday, eight days after Venezuela’s devastating earthquakes, while rescue teams pulled on a thread of hope that they might still find survivors trapped beneath the rubble.As officials carried ...
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