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A Portuguese rescuer works at the site of a collapsed building in the aftermath of the June 24 earthquakes, in La Guaira, Venezuela, on July 4, 2026. | Photo Credit: Reuters The death toll from Venezuela’s deadly twin quakes rose to 2,954, the Venezuelan Information Ministry reported on Saturday (July 4, 2026). The total number…
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The fallout from Venezuela’s powerful twin quakes has evolved into a major test for acting President Delcy Rodriguez, sending her scrambling to prevent the humanitarian disaster from becoming a political one as her mandate as interim leader expires Friday (July 3, 2026). A day after Ms. Rodriguez angrily defended the competence of her government’s relief…
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Venezuela’s U.S.-backed acting President Delcy Rodríguez on Thursday (July 3, 2026) issued a fiery defence of her government’s response to last week’s devastating earthquakes. She lashed out at critics who say authorities reacted too slowly, pushing back on suggestions that the true death toll is far higher than the government has acknowledged and rejecting accusations…
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Aerial view of collapsed buildings in Caraballeda, La Guaira state, Venezuela, on June 30, 2026, following earthquakes. | Photo Credit: Reuters The World Health Organization voiced concerns Tuesday (June 30, 2026) about potential disease outbreaks in Venezuela with local health services overwhelmed following deadly earthquakes. “The health services are under extreme pressure now, with facilities…
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The Quintero family crowded around their new home this week after two deadly earthquakes forced them to flee their apartment building in Caracas. Francisco Quintero reserved the seats of his small, beat-up car for his children, while the trunk is now home to Paquito, their green-and-red parakeet, and a handful of pet turtles. Editorial |…
Venezuelans in the U.S. rushed to organize donation drives on Thursday (June 25, 2026) after devastating earthquakes that officials say killed at least 188 people and injured hundreds more in their home country. The United States government and other countries also pledged aid. Oscar Torres and thousands of others spent the last 24 hours keeping up with…
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Venezuelans searched for survivors beneath collapsed buildings Thursday (June 25, 2026) and rescue teams raced to northern areas rocked by a pair of powerful earthquakes that officials say killed at least 188 people and left more than 200 trapped. More were feared dead from the 7.2- and 7.5-magnitude earthquakes that struck Wednesday (June 24, 2026)…
Nearly 24 hours after devastating twin earthquakes in Venezuela, people in the coastal city of La Guaira were still using their hands to dig through rubble, trying to rescue their neighbors. “We are trying to help with what we can, but there is a lack of equipment,” said Carlos Borges, who said he was frustrated…