Venezuela Earthquake Victims’ Families Still Searching for Remains Three Months Later
Families in Venezuela search for loved ones' remains three months after deadly earthquakes. Tragedy and hope persist in La Guaira.
POLICY WIRE — La Guaira, Venezuela — Three months have passed since two powerful earthquakes struck the Venezuelan coast, leaving devastation in their wake. For families like Cristian Verdú’s, the tragedy continues as they search for the remains of loved ones trapped in the rubble of collapsed buildings.
Verdú lost his mother, brother, and cousin in the Jurel building collapse. Despite a drone search confirming their bodies were still inside, the structure remains too unstable to allow safe recovery. He has set up a tent near the site, hoping for a breakthrough that will bring closure to his family’s grief.
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Similar stories unfold across La Guaira, where families and volunteers continue searching through the ruins of Residencias Caribe, a residential complex where over 70 remains are believed to be still trapped. Despite limited resources and ongoing challenges like flooding, rescuers and residents remain determined to find their loved ones, driven by a shared sense of loss and hope.
Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)
