Following two earthquakes that struck Venezuela on June 24th, a team of volunteers from Lara state traveled to Caracas to assist with rescue efforts. Franer Perozo, a member of the team, spoke to TalCual about the operation focused on the Marama building. The volunteers are contributing to the search for survivors amidst the rubble. This demonstrates a regional response to the natural disaster impacting the country. The earthquakes caused significant damage, prompting the need for widespread assistance. Details regarding the extent of the damage and the number of people affected are still emerging, but rescue teams are actively working at the site. The volunteers swapped their usual tools for shovels to aid in the challenging rescue work.