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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1801, British ships inflict heavy damage on Spanish and French ships in the Second Battle of Algeciras. In 1904, Pablo Neruda, Chilean poet and diplomat, Nobel Prize laureate (died 1973) was born. In 1917, The Bisbee Deportation occurs as vigilantes kidnap and deport nearly 1,300 striking miners and others from Bisbee, Arizona. In 1924, Michel d'Ornano, French politician (died 1991) was born. In 1961, Indian city Pune floods due to failure of the Khadakwasla and Panshet dams, killing at least two thousand people. In 1961, ČSA Flight 511 crashes at Casablanca-Anfa Airport in Morocco, killing 72. In 1995, Chinese seismologists successfully predict the 1995 Myanmar-China earthquake, reducing the number of casualties to 11. In 2006, The 2006 Lebanon War begins. In 2012, Syrian Civil War: Government forces target the homes of rebels and activists in Tremseh and kill anywhere between 68 and 150 people. In 2013, Six people are killed and 200 injured in a French passenger train derailment in Brétigny-sur-Orge. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
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.”
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Vatican News
· Jul 10, 2026
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
teleSUR English
· Jun 25, 2026
Panama and the U.S. to Send Search-and-Rescue Teams to Venezuela
El Salvador and the Dominican Republic also join rescue operations following deadly seismic doublet. On Thursday, Panamanian President Jose Mulino dispatched a team of rescue workers to support the search for survivors of the two earthquakes that devastated Venezuela on Wednesday, leaving at least 164 dead and 971 injured. RELATED: Russia, Serbia, Cuba, China Express []
The Tico Times
· Jun 27, 2026
Costa Rica Sends Rescue Mission to Venezuela After Devastating Earthquakes
Costa Rica has sent a rescue and humanitarian mission to Venezuela after two powerful earthquakes left widespread damage, collapsed buildings and an urgent need for international search-and-rescue support. The first Costa Rican team, made up of 16 Red Cross specialists, left from Juan Santamaría International Airport to support emergency operations on the ground. The group [] The post Costa Rica Sends Rescue Mission to Venezuela After Devastating Earthquakes appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.
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 []
Tampa Free Press
· Jun 27, 2026
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
Democracy Now!
· 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.
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Related coverage for "Venezuela Earthquakes: U.S. Sanctions Impede Rescue Efforts as Death Toll Soars": Vatican News — Death toll on the rise in quake-struck Venezuela amid humanitarin crisis . teleSUR English — Panama and the U.S. to Send Search-and-Rescue Teams to Venezuela. The Tico Times — Costa Rica Sends Rescue Mission to Venezuela After Devastating Earthquakes. Ya Libnan — Venezuela Live Updates: More Rescuers Join Urgent Search for Quake Survivors as the death rises to 235. Tampa Free Press — As Venezuela Earthquake Death Toll Climbs Past 900, U.S. Deploys Elite Rescue Teams And $150M In Aid. Democracy Now! — "Utter Devastation": Thousands Feared Dead in Venezuela After Double Earthquakes