• A 4.6-magnitude aftershock struck Caracas, adding to the devastation from last week's earthquakes.
• Rescue operations are ongoing in La Guaira, the hardest-hit area, with over 30,000 workers involved.
• Authorities report that nearly 1,500 people have died and tens of thousands are still missing.
• Venezuela has received international support and aid from 24 countries to assist in rescue efforts.

A strong aftershock of 4.6 magnitude jolted Caracas early Monday morning, compounding the already dire situation in Venezuela after devastating twin earthquakes last week. According to the United States Geological Survey, the aftershock was recorded at a depth of 10 km, near the Caribbean coast. Residents reported moderate shaking as rescue operations continued in the hardest-hit La Guaira region, where authorities confirmed approximately 1,450 deaths, according to Indiatimes and Al Jazeera.

Rescue teams, comprising over 30,000 Venezuelan workers and 2,700 foreign experts, are racing against time to find survivors among the debris. Despite the critical 72-hour window for rescues having passed on Saturday, local authorities emphasize that operations will continue due to ongoing hopeful rescues. "Today we have recovered people alive," stated interim President Delcy Rodriguez, highlighting that efforts remain focused on areas hardest hit by last Wednesday's seismic events, which were measured at magnitudes of 7.2 and 7.5, according to Reuters and Al Jazeera.

As rescue operations advance, Venezuelan authorities have sought international assistance, receiving support from 24 countries that dispatched over 500 tonnes of supplies and search teams with dogs. Notably, the collaborative rescue of a young man from a collapsed building showcased the efficacy of international cooperation, particularly among teams from Venezuela, Mexico, and El Salvador, as reported by Indiatimes and Reuters.