Watch: A race against the clock for Venezuela earthquake rescuers

A significant story is unfolding on the international scene. Watch: A race against the clock for Venezuela earthquake rescuers Watch: A race against the clock for Venezuela earthquake rescuers CloseRescuers in Venezuela are facing a battle against time as the window of opportunity to find people alive closes. Around 2,000 search and rescue officials have headed into Venezuela from countries across the world including the UK, Mexico, Costa Rica, France and Spain.

But getting people to the right area with the right equipment is a complex task, says the 's Dan Johnson reporting from the Colombian town of Cucuta, near the border with Venezuela. Venezuela's acting President Delcy Rodríguez said in an overnight briefing that she still had "faith and hope" survivors would be rescued.

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The story has become one of the most prominent items on the global agenda.