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vox.comworld15 hrs ago
ZAKA sends search-and-rescue team to Venezuela after earthquake
ZAKA deployed an international response team to Venezuela on June 29 following a request from Venezuelan authorities. The team will conduct search-and-rescue operations, distribute supplies, and assess land damage after recent earthquakes.
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vox.comworld19 hrs ago
Rescuers Search La Guaira for Earthquake Victims as Death Toll Exceeds 4,000
Rescue teams continue operations in La Guaira after earthquakes killed more than 4,000 people. Workers face difficult conditions while health risks for survivors increase.
upi.comworld1 day ago
Venezuela Earthquakes Leave 18,000 Homeless as Mobile Clinics Treat Chronic Illnesses
@ABC reported that twin earthquakes on June 24 killed 3,889 people and left 18,000 homeless. Mobile clinics in La Guaira now treat rising cases of skin conditions, diarrhea, and chronic diseases.
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vanguardngr.compolitics1 day ago
Earthquakes Kill at Least 4,118 in Venezuela, Destroy Housing Projects
Two quakes struck the north coast on 24 June. The Guardian reported widespread damage to government-built towers and criticism of the acting president's response.
rigzone.comworld2 days ago
U.S. Secretary of State Rubio Oversees Venezuela Revenue Distribution Under Treasury Sanctions Framework
The New York Times reported that Secretary of State Marco Rubio has exercised control over Venezuela's finances and government operations since January. Acting President Delcy Rodríguez depends on U.S.-controlled funds for payments and currency support.
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livemint.comworld2 days ago
Venezuela Earthquake Death Toll Reaches 4,333; Housing Aid Distribution to Begin
Two earthquakes struck Venezuela on June 24. National Assembly President Jorge Rodríguez reported the updated death toll on Saturday and said distribution of new homes will begin next week.
winnipegfreepress.comworld2 days ago
Earthquakes Displace Venezuelan Children Into Shelters With Play and Counseling Support
Twin earthquakes last month killed more than 3,600 people and left thousands of children without homes or parents in Venezuela. Aid groups have opened Child Friendly Spaces offering play, group activities and counseling in affected areas including Caracas and La Guaira.
rte.iepolitics2 days ago
Earthquakes in Venezuela's La Guaira State Kill 4,333 and Injure 16,740
Twin quakes struck the coastal state on 24 June. The government reported the toll on Saturday while the UN appealed for $300 million in aid.
Propublicapolitics3 days ago
U.S. Works With Venezuelan Official Accused in Dissident Killing
Chilean prosecutors accuse Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello of ordering the 2024 killing of exiled Venezuelan Lt. Ronald Ojeda. The Trump administration has continued direct cooperation with Cabello on oil, mining, and earthquake relief since Maduro's January capture.
livemint.comworld4 days ago
Venezuela Earthquake Death Toll Reaches 3,889, UN Launches $300 Million Aid Appeal
Twin earthquakes on June 24 killed at least 3,889 people, Venezuelan authorities said. Lawmaker Jorge Rodrigues reported 16,740 injured and 17,907 displaced, while the United Nations appealed for $300 million in aid.
Abc Newsworld4 days ago
Earthquakes in Venezuela leave 3,811 dead and trigger rise in chronic illness and diarrhea
Twin earthquakes last month killed 3,811 people and damaged or destroyed more than 1,000 buildings. Relief services now report increased cases of skin conditions, diarrhea, and requests for chronic-disease medications.
nypost.comworld4 days ago
IMF and Venezuelan officials discuss SDR use for earthquake relief
IMF officials and Venezuelan officials met to discuss using special drawing rights for earthquake recovery. The talks addressed potential allocation of reserve assets to meet immediate needs.
upi.comworld4 days ago
Venezuela Interim Government Issues Oil Rules Removing PDVSA’s Exclusive Authority
The rules issued Thursday remove the national oil company's decades-long monopoly over the sector. Petróleos de Venezuela SA had managed the country's oil industry as its sole state operator.
sbs.com.auworld5 days ago
Venezuelans Dig Through Rubble for Relatives After Earthquakes
Residents continue searching collapsed buildings for remains after recent earthquakes in Venezuela. Officials have not stated how many structures will be demolished or when.
livemint.comscience5 days ago
Earthquakes kill 3,535 in Venezuela, damage three hospitals
At least 3,535 people died and 16,700 were injured in the June 24 earthquakes. Three hospitals suffered critical damage and thousands of residents lost access to regular medical care.
sbs.com.auworld5 days ago
Pregnant woman gives birth in Venezuelan earthquake ruins
A 19-year-old woman delivered a baby on a baseball field after twin earthquakes struck Venezuela's northern coast. A paramedic assisted without water, gloves, or medical equipment.
ibtimes.combusiness6 days ago
Venezuela Interim Leader Appoints New Bank President and Agency Heads
Delcy Rodriguez named Calixto Ortega Sanchez president of the Bank of Venezuela on July 8. She also installed new leadership at the state petrochemical company Pequiven and the tax authority Seniat.
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citizen.co.zaworld6 days ago
Twin Earthquakes Kill More Than 3,500 in Venezuela, Displacing Ottawa Family
Maria De Sousa and her parents are coping with the deaths of her grandmother and cousin after twin earthquakes struck Venezuela on June 24. The family faces uncertainty over returning home amid infrastructure damage and medication shortages.
foxnews.comworld6 days ago
U.S. State Department Updates Venezuela Travel Advisory to Level 3
The U.S. State Department raised its Venezuela travel advisory to Level 3 on June 27 after magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 earthquakes struck on June 24. The update adds earthquake damage to existing warnings about crime and infrastructure. Several regions remain at Level 4.
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Venezuela Marks Independence Day After Earthquakes and Political Shift
Venezuela observed its Independence Day on July 5, 2026, following twin earthquakes and the U.S.-led removal of Nicolás Maduro. Recovery efforts continue amid the damage.
world7 days ago
Workers Dig Trenches at La Esperanza Cemetery for Unidentified Quake Victims
On July 6, backhoes dug trenches at La Esperanza cemetery in La Guaira to prepare for burials of unidentified victims from the June 24 earthquakes. The death toll reached 3,535, with 16,740 injured and 17,854 left homeless.
livemint.comworld7 days ago
Venezuela's acting president awards medals to rescuers and dogs from 12 countries after June 24 earthquakes
Delcy Rodriguez honored 36 canines and 478 human rescuers from 12 countries for their work after June 24 earthquakes. The Los Angeles County Fire Department dogs were among those recognized during a ceremony.
upi.comworld7 days ago
Venezuela Interim President Defends Government Response After Earthquakes
Interim President Delcy Rodríguez stated the government is addressing damage from earthquakes that killed at least 3,300 people. FRANCE 24 journalists on the ground reported volunteers organizing independent relief efforts.
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citizen.co.zaworld7 days ago
Israeli Rescue Delegation Ends Venezuela Operations and Returns Home
The delegation completed its week-long mission on Monday after assisting with search-and-rescue and humanitarian aid. It was deployed following twin earthquakes that struck the country on June 28.
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vanguardngr.comworld7 days ago
Venezuela Earthquakes Kill 3,535 and Damage 60,000 Buildings
Two earthquakes struck Venezuela on June 24, killing 3,535 people and injuring 16,740. The quakes left 17,854 without housing and damaged or destroyed an estimated 60,000 buildings in Caracas and La Guaira.
livemint.comworld8 days ago
Father and Two Sons Rescued from Venezuela Rubble While Quake Death Toll Exceeds 3,300
Two earthquakes struck Venezuela on June 24, collapsing the Ritasol Palace apartment building in La Guaira. Jose Garcia and his sons were pulled from the debris the next day by his son Jesus, a former firefighter.
citizen.co.zaworld8 days ago
Twin Earthquakes Kill 3,342 in Venezuela, La Guaira Area Hit Hardest
The June 24 quakes of 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude killed 3,342 people and injured more than 16,700 as of Sunday night. Rescue operations are ending while families continue searching rubble in the coastal region north of Caracas.
globalnews.capolitics8 days ago
Venezuelan authorities detain journalists near Caracas morgue after earthquake
Police and intelligence officers stopped an international news crew outside a Caracas morgue and demanded they delete footage. The incident occurred one week after a major earthquake struck Venezuela.
globalnews.caworld8 days ago
Search-and-rescue dogs from multiple countries aid Venezuela earthquake recovery
Dozens of dogs from more than 20 countries have joined Venezuelan and international teams searching rubble after two earthquakes struck on June 24. The animals have located survivors and recovered bodies from nearly 200 collapsed buildings.
livemint.comworld9 days ago
Venezuela Earthquake Death Toll Reaches 2,954 as Rescue Teams Begin Withdrawal
Official figures show fatalities from the 24 June twin earthquakes rose by more than 300 in one day. International teams are ending search operations while thousands remain missing and over 16,000 people have lost homes.
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New York Postsports9 days ago
Venezuelan boy who lost leg in earthquake receives video message from soccer player
A 10-year-old boy who lost his parents, older brother, and right leg in the June 24 earthquakes in Venezuela received a video message and signed jersey from a professional soccer player. The boy had asked for a sticker of the player while recovering in the hospital.
livemint.comsports9 days ago
Former MLB catcher searches for wife and daughter after Venezuela earthquake
Rescuers recovered a family dog alive from a collapsed hotel in Macuto, Venezuela. Former catcher Eliezer Alfonzo arranged heavy equipment to aid the search for his wife and daughter.
New York Postpolitics9 days ago
U.S. deploys 300-person team and $300 million in aid after Venezuela earthquakes
A 300-person disaster response team reached Venezuela within hours of the June 24 earthquakes. The effort includes $300 million in aid and military logistics support.
riotimesonline.comworld9 days ago
Rescue crews search for child trapped eight days under Venezuela building rubble
Rescue workers continue efforts to locate a 9-year-old boy trapped for eight days beneath collapsed building debris in Caraballeda, Venezuela. The search remains active as crews work through the rubble.
globalnews.caworld9 days ago
Venezuelan Authorities Report 2,645 Deaths from Last Week's Earthquakes as Families Seek Body Recovery Help
Relatives of victims pressed for assistance on Friday as authorities reported 2,645 deaths and more than 12,000 wounded from two earthquakes that struck last week. Most fatalities occurred in the coastal town of La Guaira.
globalnews.caworld10 days ago
Venezuela Reports 2,645 Dead After Double Earthquakes
Authorities on Friday raised the confirmed death toll to 2,645 and said more than 12,000 people were wounded. The UN estimates up to 50,000 remain missing nine days after the 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude quakes struck the coast.
world10 days ago
Venezuela's interim president defends government's earthquake response
The interim president addressed criticism of the government's handling of recent deadly earthquakes. Officials have faced questions about the speed and scope of relief efforts.
en.antaranews.comworld10 days ago
U.S. Military Delivers Vehicles and Aid to Venezuela After Earthquakes
U.S. military units transported ten Marine Corps vehicles and other supplies to Venezuela on Friday. The deliveries support relief operations after twin earthquakes last week killed nearly 2,000 people.
abcnews.go.comworld10 days ago
Earthquake Kills Two Deported Venezuelans Hours After Arrival in Collapsed Hotel
Johana Pineda and her 7-year-old son survived a hotel collapse near Caracas that killed her husband Richard Pereira one week after U.S. immigration authorities deported the family from Nashville.
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news.google.comworld10 days ago
Rescue crews in Venezuela pause to listen for survivors after twin earthquakes
Search teams and families stop work to listen for tapping sounds from people trapped under rubble. More than 2,600 people have died in the earthquakes.
The Independentworld10 days ago
Earthquake survivors find missing pets at Venezuela McDonald's
A McDonald's in Caraballeda has served as a makeshift hospital and pet recovery site after two earthquakes struck northern Venezuela on June 24. Volunteers have treated people and animals inside the restaurant while owners search for pets lost in collapsed buildings.
France 24world10 days ago
Venezuela Rescue Teams Search for Survivors Two Weeks After Earthquakes
Rescue crews continue operations in Venezuela two weeks after major earthquakes struck the country. More than 2,500 people have died and hopes of finding additional survivors are fading.
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Japan Timesworld10 days ago
Poll: 46% of Venezuelans want elections before quake rebuilding, 33% want rebuilding first
An AtlasIntel survey conducted for Bloomberg News shows rising disapproval of acting President Delcy Rodriguez after twin earthquakes struck Venezuela last week. Nearly half of respondents said holding new elections is more urgent than reconstruction.
english.elpais.comfinance10 days ago
Venezuelans Demand New Elections After Earthquake
Public calls for elections have increased in Venezuela following criticism of the government's handling of a recent earthquake. The developments come amid reports of public backlash directed at officials.
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jns.orgworld10 days ago
Venezuela Earthquake Death Toll Reaches 2,595 as Morgues Overflow
Acting President Delcy Rodríguez reported at least 2,595 killed in twin earthquakes. Rescue operations continue with multiple survivors pulled from rubble days later, while morgues receive hundreds of bodies daily.
Abc Newsworld10 days ago
Venezuela Begins Identifying Earthquake Victims as Death Toll Reaches 2,295
Recovery teams in La Guaira state are collecting and identifying bodies after two earthquakes struck Venezuela's northern coast on June 24. Officials report at least 2,295 deaths and thousands still missing.
livemint.comworld10 days ago
Rescuers Pull Man Alive From Rubble Eight Days After Venezuela Quakes
Teams from seven countries extracted a 43-year-old security guard from a collapsed building in Catia La Mar on July 2. The death toll stands at 2,595 with more than 12,400 injured and up to 50,000 people still missing.
jns.orgworld11 days ago
Search Teams Rescue Security Guard From Mall Ruins in Venezuela
Rescue teams pulled a 44-year-old security guard from the ruins of a mall in La Guaira state more than a week after two earthquakes struck Venezuela's northern coast. Reuters reported the operation followed the quakes that devastated the region.
jns.orgworld11 days ago
Rescuers Pull Venezuelan Man Alive From Rubble Eight Days After Earthquakes
International teams extracted security guard Hernan Gil from a collapsed building in Catia La Mar on Thursday. The rescue occurred eight days after twin earthquakes struck Venezuela.
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Nbc Newsworld11 days ago
Aid Worker Says Venezuelan Health System Strained After Twin Earthquakes
An aid worker stated that thousands of people need medical attention following last week's twin earthquakes in Venezuela. The country's healthcare system was already under pressure before the disaster occurred.
livemint.comworld11 days ago
Rescue crews reach some victims after twin earthquakes but cannot recover bodies
Firefighters report locating and identifying victims trapped under reinforced concrete. Shifting buildings, lack of heavy equipment, and darkness limit further access.
benzinga.comworld11 days agoUpdated
Fuel Shortages Idled Rescue Machinery in La Guaira Until Diesel Deliveries Resumed
Shortages of diesel have idled heavy machinery at some earthquake rescue locations in La Guaira, Venezuela. The government reported delivering 1.5 million liters of fuel while the state oil company increased production.
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india.comworld11 days ago
Four Police Officers Arrested for Looting After Venezuela Earthquakes
Four officers from Venezuela's national police service were arrested after being accused of taking valuables from rubble in the northern state of La Guaira. The arrests occurred eight days after twin earthquakes killed at least 2,295 people and injured more than 11,000.
nbcnews.comworld11 days ago
Venezuelans displaced by earthquakes shelter in Caracas tent encampments
Twin earthquakes have left many Venezuelans without homes. Displaced residents are staying in crowded tent encampments in Caracas.
news.google.comworld11 days ago
Venezuela healthcare system strained after twin earthquakes
Twin earthquakes struck Venezuela one week ago, killing more than 2,000 people and injuring at least 11,000. The country's healthcare system now faces severe strain as medical workers continue treating the injured.
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livemint.comworld10 days agoUpdated
Security guard rescued after eight days; earthquakes leave 2,595 dead and thousands missing
Hernán Gil was freed from 140 tonnes of debris in Catia La Mar more than 100 hours after rescuers first located him. Venezuela's acting president visited him in hospital and described the June 24 quakes as a tragedy on an unforeseen scale.
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news.sky.comworld11 days ago
Rescuers Work to Free Man Trapped Eight Days Under Collapsed Building
Hundreds of rescuers continued efforts on Thursday to reach a 43-year-old man trapped for eight days beneath rubble in Venezuela. The search follows twin earthquakes that killed almost 2,300 people.
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Euronewsscience11 days ago
Four members of Venezuelan band Van Der Dijs killed in 24 June earthquakes
All four members of the Venezuelan nu-metal band Van Der Dijs died when the Costamar II building in La Guaira collapsed during earthquakes on 24 June. Rescue teams recovered their bodies from the rubble. The band had formed in 2024 and released several singles.
winnipegfreepress.comworld11 days ago
Drone Footage Shows Damage in La Guaira After June 24 Earthquakes
Aerial video captured visible destruction across La Guaira, Venezuela, following two earthquakes that struck the area on June 24. The footage documents collapsed structures and debris along streets and waterfront zones.
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world12 days ago
Earthquake Death Toll Overwhelms Venezuela Forensic System
Rising fatalities have exceeded Venezuela's morgue capacity, prompting officials to convert a seaport into a temporary facility for storing and processing bodies.