Three days after the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela, the death toll has climbed to at least 920, with more than 3,300 injured and tens of thousands still missing.
Rescue operations have continued since the 7.2 and 7.5-magnitude earthquakes struck the northern shore of the country on Wednesday, with authorities saying 243 people have been saved so far.
American search and rescue teams from Virginia, California and Florida were dispatched to Venezuela on Friday, joining the effort to pull people out of collapsed buildings.
Anthony Marrone, the Los Angeles County fire chief, told has pledged $150 million to emergency aid — and international organizations, Venezuelans have reported that their government has not had a robust response to the earthquakes.
Locals told The Associated Press that they've seen few state rescue teams in the hardest-hit areas. According to Nicolás Maduro.
Rodriguez's leadership will be tested during this crisis, as well as the legitimacy of her government, given that she was not elected to the presidency and has not given any timetable on when elections will be held.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.