As Venezuela death toll rises, survivor recounts days beneath the rubble

A man named Juan Zapata was hurled from his 5th‑floor apartment and spent 55 hours trapped in rubble before being rescued; he lost his belongings and still can’t reach family abroad.
The twin quakes have killed nearly 3,000 people, left more than 16,000 homeless and tens of thousands unaccounted for.
Civilians, volunteers and international teams — including a Samaritan’s Purse field hospital treating about 400 patients — are leading rescue and medical efforts amid criticism of the government's response.