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‘All we see is decay’: Covering the human toll of Venezuela’s earthquakes
As the death toll in Venezuela surges past 4,000, families continue to hold out hope that loved ones might be found.
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Venezuelan leader marks Independence Day with message of ‘no social unrest’
Interim President Delcy Rodriguez once again defends her government’s handling of the deadly earthquakes on June 24.
How a son rescued his father from the rubble of Venezuela’s earthquakes
After the June 24 earthquakes, ex-firefighter Jesus Garcia found himself working to save his dad and younger brothers.
From: NewsFeed
Volunteers vow to keep searching for Venezuela earthquake survivors
Rescue teams in Venezuela’s La Guaira State say they’re never going to give up their search for earthquake survivors.
Published On 5 Jul 2026
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Ronaldo sends message to Venezuelan earthquake survivor
Cristiano Ronaldo has sent a message to a young Venezuelan earthquake survivor, recovering in hospital.
Published On 4 Jul 2026
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Quakes reduce Venezuela tourist town to rubble, leaving economy in tatters
Quakes reduce Venezuela tourist town to rubble, leaving economy in tatters.
Published On 3 Jul 2026
‘A nightmare’: Struggling with the aftermath of Venezuela’s earthquakes
Many survivors are sheltering in tents set up in public parks, after twin earthquakes destroyed rows of buildings.
From: NewsFeed
Delcy Rodriguez responds to public anger at government response
Delcy Rodriguez says 80% of the buildings that collapsed in earthquakes were privately developed.
Published On 3 Jul 2026
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Relief efforts shift as Venezuela quake survivors seek aid
Emergency relief is becoming the focus in Venezuela’s La Guaira state as aid stations distribute food.
Published On 3 Jul 2026
‘Miracle’: Trapped man rescued eight days after Venezuela earthquakes
Attention has turned to the humanitarian response after at least 2,295 people are confirmed dead, and 13,000 homeless.
People gather to receive supplies from volunteers, days after twin earthquakes struck La Guaira, Venezuela. [Matias Delacroix/AP Photo]
Khaterine Roa cries as members of the Los Angeles County Fire Department search for survivors at a building that collapsed during the earthquakes that struck La Guaira. [Matias Delacroix/AP Photo]
Yohancy Gil, 24 and her husband Sergio Guanipa, 30, stand on rubble as they wait for news from rescue teams looking for their children under the rubble at the site of a collapsed building in La Guaira. [Ricardo Arduengo/Reuters]
Residents displaced following the June 24 twin earthquakes arrange belongings at an improvised camp in a baseball field in Catia La Mar. [Federico Parra/AFP]
Ogleisys Cisneros holds her son, Santiago Medina, while waiting in line for government humanitarian aid. [Matias Delacroix/AP Photo]
Rescue workers recover a body from the rubble of a building damaged by earthquakes. [Ronald Pena R/EPA]
A man hugs his dog after it was rescued from the rubble of a building damaged by earthquakes in La Guaira. [Ronald Pena R/EPA]
Resident Kerli Faria takes a break amid the rubble while searching for her nephews at a building that collapsed during the earthquakes. [Ariana Cubillos/AP Photo]
Volunteers distribute food and essential items in Caraballeda, La Guaira state. [Miguel Medina/Pool/AFP]
A rescue worker walks past buildings damaged by earthquakes in La Guaira. [Ronald Pena R./EPA]
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