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Venezuela death toll climbs as neighbours search rubble for loved ones

Brisbane Times

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June 26, 2026

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Venezuela death toll climbs as neighbours search rubble for loved ones

The number of casualties has neared 1000, with thousands more reported missing and frantic rescue efforts continuing.

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The Independent

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· Jun 26, 2026

Neighbors dig through Venezuela rubble to search for loved ones after 2 deadly earthquakes

In cities across northern Venezuela, neighbors were helping each other dig through the rubble from back-to-back earthquakes

Associated Press

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· Jul 6, 2026

Venezuelans retrieve loved ones with bare hands

More than a week after two powerful earthquakes shook Venezuela, families across the devastated region are clawing through mountains of pulverized concrete with their bare hands to locate thousands of relatives missing in the ruins. AP Video/Fernanda Pesce

Reuters

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· 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 Washington Post

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· Jun 27, 2026

These homes rose out of Venezuela’s socialist revolution. Now they’re rubble.

In the absence of government help, ordinary Venezuelans dug barehanded through the rubble of the week’s earthquakes for loved ones.

UPI

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· Jun 26, 2026

Venezuelans search for relatives with their bare hands under rubble

Venezuelans search for relatives with their bare hands under rubble

Latin American Post

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· Jul 8, 2026

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.

Utusan Malaysia

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· Jun 28, 2026

Bantuan lambat, rakyat Venezuela cari sendiri mangsa bawah runtuhan

CARACAS: Penduduk Venezuela kini terpaksa mencari sendiri ahli keluarga yang hilang ketika masa semakin suntuk untuk mengesan mangsa terselamat susulan dua gempa bumi kuat yang melanda negara itu pada Rabu lalu. Jumlah korban terus meningkat kepada sekurang-kurangnya 920 orang dan lebih 51,000 lagi dilaporkan masih hilang. Di kawasan paling teruk terjejas, orang ramai dilihat menggali ... Read more The post Bantuan lambat, rakyat Venezuela cari sendiri mangsa bawah runtuhan appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Ya Libnan

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· Jun 25, 2026

Venezuela earthquakes live: Many casualties expected after buildings collapse

What’s happening? Rescuers search for victims in a collapsed building following an earthquake in Caracas, Venezuela, on Thursday. Photo: Juan Barreto/AFP via Getty Image President Delcy Rodriguez after two strong earthquakes and nearly two dozen aftershocks collapsed buildings in Caracas and elsewhere. Rodriguez has been running Venezuela since January, when a U.S. military operation on []

Hi China

· Jun 29, 2026

Venezuela's powerful quake: Surveillance captures critical life-or-death seconds

Deadly Venezuela quake: Violent shaking rips walls apart, residents flee seconds ahead of building collapses. #Trending

Al Jazeera English

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· Jun 25, 2026

Venezuela quake leaves La Guaira in almost total devastation

La Guaira, the region hardest hit by two earthquakes in Venezuela, has been left devastated. Families are searching for loved ones trapped beneath collapsed buildings. Residents say rescue efforts are too slow and resources are insufficient. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile

ABC News

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· Jun 26, 2026

Venezuelans hope online posts will bring news of missing after devastating earthquakes

People in Venezuela and abroad are desperately searching for loved ones after two powerful earthquakes struck Wednesday evening

CNN

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· Jun 25, 2026

Building collapses after earthquake in Venezuela

A building collapses as people run through the street after a 7.5-magnitude earthquake and 7.2 foreshock struck Venezuela. At least 164 people have been killed and hundreds more injured.

ABC7 New York

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· Jun 25, 2026

Venezuelans search rubble for survivors after 2 strong earthquakes kill at least 188

Venezuelans search rubble for survivors after 2 strong earthquakes kill at least 188

Times of India

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· Jun 26, 2026

From baby to dog: Miracle rescues giving Venezuela hope after deadly earthquakes - watch

Amidst the devastation of twin earthquakes in Venezuela, remarkable rescues are offering glimmers of hope. Emergency workers and citizens are tirelessly searching for survivors beneath collapsed buildings, with a baby and a 12-year-old boy among those miraculously pulled to safety. These uplifting moments contrast sharply with the rising death toll and widespread destruction, as international aid begins to arrive.

KSAT San Antonio

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· Jun 26, 2026

Venezuelans hope online posts will bring news of missing after devastating earthquakes

People in Venezuela and abroad are desperately searching for loved ones after two powerful earthquakes struck Wednesday evening.

TRT World

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· Jun 26, 2026

Death toll rises in Venezuela quakes with thousands missing

Rescuers are racing to find survivors in the rubble of Venezuelan buildings, as nations around the world send teams and humanitarian aid. Venezuela's health ministry says the death toll now stands at 235, with more than 1,000 people injured. A pair of earthquakes shook the nation late on Wednesday, and sent people scrambling into the streets. Andy Roesgen reports.

MS NOW

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· Jun 26, 2026

Death toll in Venezuela climbs to 539 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 4,300 were reported injured. The post Death toll in Venezuela climbs to 539 after powerful quakes, thousands reported missing appeared first on MS NOW.

WRAL News

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· Jun 25, 2026

Venezuelans search rubble for survivors after 2 strong quakes kill at least 164

Venezuelans searched for survivors beneath collapsed buildings and rescue teams raced to the areas hardest hit by a pair of powerful earthquakes that rocked northern Venezuela, killing at least 164 people. The 7.2- and 7.5-magnitude earthquakes that hit Wednesday evening were among the strongest ...

The Guardian

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· Jun 25, 2026

Scenes of destruction after deadly earthquakes in Venezuela – visual guide

Rescue efforts under way after buildings reduced to rubble in capital and along northern coastHundreds of people are feared to have died and thousands have been injured in Venezuela’s largest earthquake in more than a century.Two earthquakes of magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 hit 39 seconds apart near the town of Morón. Continue reading...

JFeed

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· Jun 25, 2026

The Caracas Catastrophe: 11000 Trapped Under Rubble Following Twin Seismic Demolition in North South American Enclave

A devastating pair of massive earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude has leveled entire neighborhoods across northern Venezuela, leaving 164 confirmed dead and over 11000 missing as global rescue teams rush to the disaster zone.

South China Morning Post

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· Jun 25, 2026

Venezuelans search rubble for survivors after twin earthquakes kill at least 188

Venezuelans searched for survivors beneath collapsed buildings on Thursday 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. The 7.2- and 7.5-magnitude earthquakes that struck on Wednesday evening were among the strongest in Venezuela in more than a century and were felt throughout the region. Some 1,500 people were injured, thousands were reported missing across...

KTLA 5

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· Jun 26, 2026

At least 188 people killed in Venezula earthquakes, with death toll likely to rise

Venezuelans searched for survivors beneath collapsed buildings Thursday 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. KTLA's Kareen Wynter reports. Details: https://ktla.com/news/nationworld/ap-international/ap-venezuela-reeling-after-powerful-twin-earthquakes-as-promises-of-aid-pour-in/ Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/ktla?sub_confirmation=1

Drudge Retort

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· Jul 1, 2026

Search of Ruins Continues as Humanitarian Crisis Deepens in Venezuela

With the window for finding survivors shrinking fast, Venezuelans combed Monday through more ruins of buildings toppled by last week's powerful back-to-back earthquakes ...

The Daily Wire

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· Jun 26, 2026

Death Toll Climbs From Twin Earthquake Disaster As Rescuers Race To Find Survivors

The death toll from the massive back-to-back earthquakes that struck Venezuela on Wednesday has climbed to at least 235 people as search and rescue teams continue to comb through the rubble, according to the latest report from authorities. More than 4,300 people were also injured in the disaster. Caracas and the surrounding area were rocked ...

NBC News

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· Jun 25, 2026

NBC News reporter in Venezuela says people she knows might be missing under rubble

Ana Vanessa Herrero, reporting for NBC News in Venezuela, sheds light on the hundreds of people looking for loved ones who might be missing under the rubble after two major earthquakes hit near the country's capital on Wednesday.

CBNNews

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· Jul 8, 2026

Operation Blessing Expands Effort as Search and Rescue Teams Depart Venezuela

Two weeks after a pair of devastating earthquakes struck Venezuela, little hope remains that anyone will be pulled alive from the rubble. The death toll now stands at more than 3,600 people, and tens of thousands are still missing or injured.

Our News Bahamas

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· Jun 29, 2026

Venezuelans Search Earthquake Ruins as Aftershock Rattles Disaster Zone

VENEZUELA - With the window for finding survivors shrinking fast, Venezuelans, on Monday, combed through more ruins of buildings toppled by last week's powerful back-to-back earthquakes, and a 4.6 magnitude aftershock rumbled through the disaster zone in the northern state of La Guaira.

Le Monde

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· Jul 8, 2026

In Venezuela, hope of finding survivors after the twin earthquakes gives way to mourning

After the twin earthquakes of June 24, the chances of finding anyone alive beneath the rubble are now extremely slim. Amid the devastated landscape, Venezuelan photographer Alejandro Cegarra documented for Le Monde the search efforts taking place in the ruins and how Venezuelan society has organized itself in the wake of the disaster.

Democracy Now!

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· Jun 25, 2026

"Utter Devastation": Thousands Feared Dead in Venezuela After Double Earthquakes

Thousands are feared dead in Venezuela after back-to-back powerful earthquakes struck the country Wednesday evening, collapsing buildings in the capital Caracas and surrounding areas. Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodríguez has declared a state of emergency as rescue workers frantically search for survivors in the rubble of “dozens” of collapsed buildings. Historian Alejandro Velasco, who has family in Venezuela, reports that “many Venezuelans abroad are trying to get in touch with their loved ones in Venezuela and are having a hard time doing so.” The current death toll is at 164, with 1,000 people injured, but the U.S. Geological Survey warns there’s a high chance the death toll could rise into the tens of thousands — or even top 100,000.

News24

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· Jun 26, 2026

News24 | Race to find survivors amid death toll of 235 in Venezuela double quakes

Desperate Venezuelans raced to find and rescue loved ones trapped alive beneath the rubble of collapsed buildings after two major earthquakes that killed at least 235 people.

ArcaMax

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· Jul 6, 2026

Death toll from Venezuela's twin earthquakes rises to 3,342

Venezuela’s earthquake death toll climbed above 3,300 on Sunday as authorities increasingly turned their attention from rescue operations to rebuilding, nearly two weeks after the devastating twin earthquakes struck the country. The Ministry of...

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