Chronic illness surges in quake-hit Venezuela as humanitarian crisis builds

Death toll on the rise in quake-struck Venezuela amid humanitarin crisis

The economic aftershocks following Venezuela’s devastating double earthquakes are creating a knock-on humanitarian crisis. Read all

Venezuela Earthquake Death Toll Climbs to 235 Victims

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Venezuela earthquakes shatter windows in Caracas

Windows shattered and people were seen running out of a compound when Caracas was hit by two of the biggest earthquakes in Latin America's modern history. The government estimated hundreds of people are still trapped and missing on top ‌of 589 confirmed fatalities and 2,980 injuries. #venezuela #caracas #earthquake #southamerica #disaster

Venezuela isytihar darurat akibat dua gempa bumi kuat

CARACAS: Venezuela mengisytiharkan darurat selepas dua gempa bumi kuat kelmarin sehingga mengorbankan 32 nyawa dan menyebabkan ba­ngunan di ibu negara runtuh, sekali gus mendorong Presiden Amerika Syarikat (AS), Donald Trump, menawarkan bantuan. Pemimpin sementara Venezuela, Delcy Rodriguez berkata, sebanyak 20 gegaran susulan berlaku selepas gempa bumi berukuran 7.2 dan 7.5 magnitud melanda kawasan sama ... Read more The post Venezuela isytihar darurat akibat dua gempa bumi kuat appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Venezuela jolted again: 5.6-magnitude earthquake strikes Aragua amid rescue efforts

Venezuela is grappling with a fresh 5.6 magnitude earthquake, compounding the devastation from earlier twin quakes that claimed over 1,430 lives. Rescue efforts are ongoing amidst widespread destruction, with thousands injured and homeless. International aid is arriving as authorities work to restore power and address critical shortages in the hardest-hit areas, while the UN estimates significant economic losses.

Venezuela Quakes Shake Prisons as Political Prisoners Face Aftershock Neglect

After Venezuela’s twin earthquakes, relatives say political prisoners are trapped inside damaged facilities, grieving lost family members and eating worse meals, while a battered nation counts thousands dead and confronts a disaster layered atop years of political and economic collapse. The post Venezuela Quakes Shake Prisons as Political Prisoners Face Aftershock Neglect appeared first on LatinAmerican Post.

US and UN Mobilize International Aid Following Devastating Venezuela Earthquake

CARACAS, VENEZUELA — International relief efforts are rapidly accelerating in the wake of a catastrophic Venezuela earthquake that has left nearly 190 people dead and thousands homeless. US President Donald Trump and United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres have both confirmed major mobilization initiatives to assist the quake-ravaged nation. The disaster began on Wednesday when a []

As Venezuela Earthquake Death Toll Climbs Past 900, U.S. Deploys Elite Rescue Teams And $150M In Aid

THE BREAKDOWN: As the death toll from the June 24, 2026, earthquake in Venezuela surpasses 900 people, the United States government has launched a massive humanitarian response. The relief operation involves deploying more than 250 search-and-rescue personnel, activating regional military assets for logistical support, setting up free Starlink satellite internet, and committing 150 million in [] As Venezuela Earthquake Death Toll Climbs Past 900, U.S. Deploys Elite Rescue Teams And 150M In Aid

At least 164 people dead after twin quakes in Venezuela, acting president says

Deadly quakes: At least 164 people have been killed and 971 injured after Venezuela's most powerful earthquake in more than a century, according to the country's acting President Delcy Rodriguez. The 7.5 magnitude quake struck just 40 seconds after a 7.2 magnitude foreshock. Capital in crisis: A resident who survived a quake that hit Caracas in 1967 said the disaster was unlike anything he had experienced. Another resident who escaped a damaged building said the scene was like a horror movie.

Quake-hit Venezuela faces looming health threats as survivors crowd shelters

Disease outbreaks, poor sanitation, lack of access to clean water, and disruptions to basic medical care could pose the greatest health risks to the tens of thousands of survivors of Venezuela’s deadly earthquakes, the Americas branch of the World Health Organization said on Thursday. Venezuela has opened more than 80 shelters for those whose homes were destroyed in twin quakes ‌on June 24, with the number of displaced reaching 17,907 by Thursday. Poor shelter conditions could leave many...

Tiempo: Venezuela receives aid from local communities following devastating earthquakes

Tiempo: Venezuela receives aid from local communities following devastating earthquakes

TPS for Venezuelans Should Be Reinstated

Venezuela is facing an unprecedented crisis. Two powerful earthquakes, occurring almost simultaneously, struck the country’s central region on June 24, causing the collapse of hundreds of buildings, nearly 2,000 deaths, [] The post TPS for Venezuelans Should Be Reinstated appeared first on URL Media.

Venezuelan Journalist Recounts the Moment Twin Quakes Hit

Ana Vanessa Herrero, a journalist based in Caracas, Venezuela, joins TODAY with her first-hand account of what it was like on the ground when the consecutive earthquakes rattled the nation. Herrero also shares details about the difficulties and lack of resources that rescuers there are facing.

US, Cuba and Iran join global rescue effort after Venezuela earthquakes

Latin American and European counties also among those offering solidarity and help for country already facing a humanitarian crisisVenezuela earthquake – latest updatesCountries around the world, including Iran, the US and Cuba, have committed to help with rescue efforts in Venezuela after deadly twin earthquakes hit the country.On the evening of 24 June, Venezuela was rocked by two back-to-back earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 on the Richter scale that killed at least 164 people, injured close to 1,000 more, and caused significant damage to the capital Caracas, as well as areas across the north of the country. Continue reading...

Venezuela’s Twin Earthquakes Kill 188 in the Ruins of a Country Already Broken

Twin earthquakes killed 188 and trapped 200 in Venezuela — the country’s worst seismic event in a century, hitting a nation hollowed by eight million refugees and economic collapse. Acting President Rodríguez declared a national emergency as rescue teams worked through the rubble of La Guaira.

A spirit of resilience helps Venezuelans face healthcare challenges after the quakes

The economic collapse of Venezuela has pushed its healthcare system to the brink. The disaster is now adding to the stress.

Earthquakes Strike Venezuela, Japan, and California

A wave of powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela, Japan, and California within a single day, causing widespread destruction and loss of life.

Haiti Sends Major Medical Mission to Venezuela After Deadly Earthquakes

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — Haiti has deployed a 31-member medical mission to Venezuela to assist communities [] The post Haiti Sends Major Medical Mission to Venezuela After Deadly Earthquakes appeared first on McKoysNews.

Doctors seek to prevent health crisis after Venezuela earthquakes

Doctors seek to prevent health crisis after Venezuela earthquakes

Venezuela quake death toll nears 1,000 as foreign rescuers arrive

At least 920 people are dead and over 3,000 have been injured after this week’s devastating earthquakes in Venezuela, according to the country’s top lawmaker. Rescuers are racing to reach survivors beneath the rubble before the “golden” window of time closes. Many displaced families have nowhere to go in Caracas, La Guaira and surrounding areas. The US military is on the ground for rescue efforts in Venezuela — where, earlier this year, special forces conducted a deadly raid to seize then-President Nicolás Maduro. A wave of machinery, supplies and international aid workers is heading toward hard-hit areas. 0:00 The latest death toll numbers 3:14 How rescuers are getting into Venezuela 6:18 A Venezuelan doctor describes medical challenges on the ground Watch 24/7 live news with CNN Headlines: https://bit.ly/4eIvlTr #venezuela #earthquake #News

Venezuela Live Updates: More Rescuers Join Urgent Search for Quake Survivors as the death rises to 235

Rescue teams walking through a building that collapsed during the earthquakes in Venezuela.CreditAdriana Loureiro Fernandez for The New York Times The United States and Mexico were among the latest to send support as the death toll from two powerful earthquakes climbed to 235. Thousands were injured, and hundreds remained missing or trapped under rubble. Here’s []

Earthquake Crisis: 85 Families Left Homeless

Homes are gone, families are displaced, and Hatzalah Venezuela is delivering emergency aid where it's needed most.

Photos: See Venezuela destruction after earthquakes

The earthquakes were Venezuela's largest in over a century.

Expert Q&A: Why did so many buildings collapse in Venezuela’s double earthquake?

More than 500 people have been killed in Venezuela following powerful back-to-back earthquakes, with many more injured. Rescue teams have also been trying to locate people trapped in collapsed buildings. Here, Raffaele De Risi, associate professor in civil engineering at the University of Bristol, answered our questions about the role building design may have played [] The post Expert QA: Why did so many buildings collapse in Venezuela’s double earthquake? appeared first on Interaksyon.

Venezuela Earthquakes: U.S. Sanctions Impede Rescue Efforts as Death Toll Soars

The death toll from twin earthquakes that hit Venezuela Wednesday night is expected to reach into the thousands as rescuers continue to search for bodies trapped in the rubble. Hospitals are rapidly reaching a breaking point, and thousands of survivors have been left homeless. Reporter Andreína Chávez’s building was one of the countless residences in Venezuela’s capital Caracas and its surrounding region that were damaged by the massive quakes. Chávez was on the street when the earthquakes struck, and says she “saw at least three buildings partially collapse right in front of [her].” As Venezuelans band together to find survivors, the country is calling for international support and resources to step up critical rescue and recovery efforts. “We weren’t prepared for a disaster of this magnitude,” says Chávez. “Venezuela is a country that has been under U.S. sanctions as well as a country that has an infrastructure that is very deteriorated. We have public services that are very deteriorated, and all of that has been something that has really added to this tragedy.”

On the streets and in hospitals, Venezuelans scramble to save lives after quake

On the streets and in hospitals, Venezuelans scramble to save lives after quake

Double séisme au Venezuela : le nombre de morts passe à 235, selon le dernier bilan officiel

Les opérations de secours se poursuivent sans relâche ce vendredi 26 juin 2026 au Venezuela, après le violent double séisme qui a fait au moins 235 morts dans le pays, selon le dernier bilan officiel. Les équipes de secours continuent de fouiller les décombres d’immeubles effondrés dans l’espoir de retrouver des survivants. « Malheureusement, nous [] The post Double séisme au Venezuela : le nombre de morts passe à 235, selon le dernier bilan officiel first appeared on Guineematin.com.

The Wire: Berkeley home of slain Cal professor taken over by squatters, family says

Also: A Berkeley woman's family has been devastated by Venezuela's earthquakes.

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— Consequences of earthquakes in Venezuela.It is reported that cracks have appeared in the ground in some regions.@Intelslava

Disaster Capitalism In Haiti Gives A Glimpse Into Imperialist Shock Doctrine

Jacqueline Luqman, Black Agenda Report. That Could Rattle Venezuela Long After The Earthquakes. The U.S. has attacked Venezuela through various means for decades and kidnapped President Maduro but is now claiming to assist with earthquake relief. If it’s role in Haiti is any guide, that so-called aid from the U.S. is a Trojan Horse bringing more []

Venezuela’s Earthquake Recovery Is a Disaster Decades in the Making

Last week's earthquakes hit Venezuela when it was already weakened by years of economic decline, dictatorship and sanctions, complicating both rescue efforts and long-term recovery. The post Venezuela’s Earthquake Recovery Is a Disaster Decades in the Making appeared first on World Politics Review.

Moment Twin Earthquakes Hit Venezuela

Security camera captures the moment a 7.2 and a 7.5 magnitude earthquakes strike Venezuela, prompting dozens of people to run out of a building in panic. #Venezuela

Massive Earthquake Strikes Venezuela as Fears Grow Death Toll Could Reach 100,000

A series of powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela, causing significant damage in several regions of the country and sending shockwaves across the Caribbean. Strong tremors partially damaged several residential high-rise buildings in the capital, Caracas, while emergency services rushed to assess the scale of the disaster. The earthquake originated at a depth of 13 kilometers, with its epicenter located approximately 60 kilometers from the city of Valencia. Residents of nearby Caribbean islands, including Aruba, Curaçao and Guyana, also felt the tremors.

Chronic illness and diarrhea surge in quake-hit Venezuelan communities as humanitarian crisis builds

Victims of last month's powerful earthquakes in Venezuela are flooding relief services

Venezuela’s earthquake exposed more than just fault lines

The twin earthquakes that struck Venezuela on June 24, killing more than 1,700 people and leaving entire neighborhoods in ruins, have become more than a natural disaster. They have exposed the deep structural failures of the Venezuelan state — failures that have been decades in the making and that no political rebranding can conceal. As []

Deadly Major Quakes Strike Venezuela, Two others hit Japan, Northern California in 24 Hours

Powerful earthquakes struck on three continents in 24 hours, collapsing buildings, rattling homes, and killing at least 164 people. Venezuela was the hardest hit when back-to-back quakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 quakes hit on Wednesday, collapsing buildings and sending panicked residents into the streets. A 7.2 earthquake shook northern Japan, and some residents in a rural area of Northern California sustained injuries from the strongest quake since 1940.

World rallies behind devastated Venezuela as deadly earthquakes leave trail of destruction

World leaders and celebrities have pledged support after massive earthquakes killed at least 164 people across Venezuela. The twin quakes injured more than 1,000 people, flattened buildings and left rescuers racing to find survivors. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said President Trump had ordered rescue teams, medical aid and relief supplies. France, Brazil, Mexico and Spain also announced emergency assistance as global support poured into Venezuela. UN relief chief Tom Fletcher urged "all hands on deck", warning the disaster will require a major global response. Venezuelan stars Alicia Machado and Edgar Ramirez used their platforms to help locate missing people and raise aid.