In Caracas, this feels like the hardest moment in Venezuela's modern history

In Caracas, rescue teams are working desperately to reach people trapped beneath rubble—a moment many are describing as Venezuela's most critical in recent history. As rescue operations continue, hope is fading, and anger is rising among residents and families. According to BBC News, the disaster highlights Venezuela's growing vulnerability, with emergency services already strained by years of economic and humanitarian crisis. The incident underscores the nation's fragile state.

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