In Venezuela, silence has become a rescue tool

According to NPR's Eyder Peralta reporting from La Guaira, Venezuela, rescue crews have turned to an essential tool in their search for survivors: silence itself. During operations in the rubble, teams halt their work and ask for quiet—allowing them to listen carefully for any signs of life from those still trapped below.

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