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Death Toll Climbs, Thousands Missing Amid Venezuela Earthquake Rescue Efforts
It’s believed more than 100 Venezuelans who were deported from the US to Caracas hours before the earthquakes have died.
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Ya Libnan
· Jun 26, 2026
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 []
MS NOW
· Jun 26, 2026
Death toll in Venezuela climbs to 920 after powerful quakes, thousands reported missing
The number of casualties is expected to climb after 7.2- and 7.5-magnitude earthquakes rocked the area. At least 3,360 were reported injured. The post Death toll in Venezuela climbs to 920 after powerful quakes, thousands reported missing appeared first on MS NOW.
Reuters
· Jun 26, 2026
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
The Guardian
· Jun 29, 2026
Venezuela earthquakes aftershock hits near capital city as ‘miracle’ rescues reported – latest updates
No damage reported in 4.6 magnitude aftershock; At least 1,450 people are known to have died in initial quakes but number is expected to riseIn an update to X, El Salvador’s president has said that after hours of intensive work rescuers have freed Aaron Levi Cantillo Vargas, 21, who was trapped under a building in Caraballeda, La Guaira, calling the operation “a miracle”.“This rescue was made possible thanks to the coordinated effort of the rescue teams from Venezuela, Mexico, and El Salvador, who worked tirelessly to reach Aaron,” Nayib Bukele wrote in a social media post, adding that the 21-year-old is now receiving specialised medical attention. Continue reading...
CNN
· Jun 26, 2026
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
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Related coverage for "Death Toll Climbs, Thousands Missing Amid Venezuela Earthquake Rescue Efforts": Ya Libnan — Venezuela Live Updates: More Rescuers Join Urgent Search for Quake Survivors as the death rises to 235. MS NOW — Death toll in Venezuela climbs to 920 after powerful quakes, thousands reported missing. Reuters — Venezuela earthquakes shatter windows in Caracas. The Guardian — Venezuela earthquakes aftershock hits near capital city as ‘miracle’ rescues reported – latest updates. CNN — Venezuela quake death toll nears 1,000 as foreign rescuers arrive