AP News Summary at 1:41 p.m. EDT

Desperation mounts in Venezuela as the earthquake death toll rises to 1,430 LA GUAIRA, Venezuela (AP) — The death toll from Venezuela's earthquakes has risen to 1,430, officials report. Rescuers are searching for survivors after the 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude quakes struck three days ago. Families have reported at least 68,900 people missing. Many civilians in La Guaira, one of the hardest-hit areas, are using shovels and bare hands to dig through rubble. Tensions are high due to the government