Pakistan, July 2 -- Hope of finding more survivors faded one week after twin earthquakes devastated Venezuela and killed nearly 2,300 people. The disaster matters because food shortages, homelessness, and disease risks are worsening across affected communities. Survivors, displaced families, and rescue teams continue facing severe humanitarian challenges.

Venezuela declared seven days of national mourning as the death toll reached 2,295. National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez said more than 11,000 people were injured and nearly 13,000 became homeless. The United Nations estimates around 50,000 people remain missing. Rescue teams have marked many collapsed buildings in La Guaira after finding no signs of life.

Search efforts have sl...