Venezuelans affected by a recent earthquake have utilised social media channels, including the TikTok account of Euronews, to broadcast urgent pleas for help. The country is currently experiencing significant challenges following the disaster, with reports highlighting a severe lack of essential resources and persistent issues with telecommunications infrastructure.
In the absence of functional traditional emergency services, many citizens are relying on digital platforms to signal their location and request rescue. Euronews reports that these social networks have become critical conduits for survivors attempting to communicate their plight to the outside world while trapped in the aftermath of the seismic event.
Source: Euronews. Read the original report ↗