India, July 2 -- Hope of finding more survivors beneath the rubble is fading as the death toll from the devastating twin earthquakes in Venezuela has climbed to 2,295, one week after the disaster struck the country. Rescue teams continue searching through collapsed buildings, but officials say the chances of finding people alive have diminished significantly as thousands remain missing. The worst-hit areas include La Guaira, where widespread destruction has left entire neighbourhoods in ruins.

Authorities have declared seven days of national mourning, with interim President Delcy Rodriguez expressing grief over the scale of the tragedy. Rescue workers from several countries remain on the ground, using specialised equipment and sniffer do...