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Story summary
- Two earthquakes struck La Guaira, Venezuela on June 24, killing 1,943, injuring 10,500 and leaving thousands missing.
- Residents say government's response has been disorganized, with civilians and foreign teams handling rescues.
- Rescuers freed Daniel Castillo’s mother and son from a building while his brother stayed trapped.
- Tulane professor David Smilde said low pay, corruption and missing protocols have crippled state’s ability to dig out victims, leaving families waiting for a crane.
