Desperate Venezuelans and rescue teams raced to find survivors as the death toll from twin earthquakes rose above 900, with foreign crews and aid only beginning to reach devastated areas nearly two days after the quakes.

Venezuela health minister says around 235 people dead and 4,300 injured in catastrophic earthquakes.

At least 164 people have died and 971 were injured after a pair of powerful quakes rocked Venezuela, Acting President Delcy Rodriguez