Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1943, Robert Malval, Haitian businessman and politician, 5th Prime Minister of Haiti was born. In 1971, The nationalization of all large copper mines in Chile is completed. In 1978, Los Alfaques disaster: A truck carrying liquid gas crashes and explodes at a coastal campsite in Tarragona, Spain killing 216 tourists. In 1981, Susana Barreiros, Venezuelan judge was born. In 1983, A TAME airline Boeing 737-200 crashes near Cuenca, Ecuador, killing all 119 passengers and crew on board. In 1986, Raúl García, Spanish footballer was born. In 1991, Nigeria Airways Flight 2120 crashes in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, killing all 261 passengers and crew on board. In 2006, Mumbai train bombings: 209 people are killed in a series of bomb attacks in Mumbai, India. In 2007, Alfonso López Michelsen, Colombian lawyer and politician, 32nd President of Colombia (born 1913) passed away. In 2010, The Islamist militia group Al-Shabaab carries out multiple suicide bombings in Kampala, Uganda, killing 74 people and injuring 85 others. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Venezuela is Assisting 86,794 Families Affected by June Earthquakes
The natural disaster damaged 856 buildings and destroyed 190. On Tuesday, the Venezuelan government released a detailed report on the material damage and human losses caused by the earthquakes recorded on June 24. RELATED: Venezuela Acting President Rodriguez Orders Plan to Resume Flights at Maiquetia Airport The earthquakes that struck northern Venezuela caused extensive damage []
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teleSUR English
· Jun 26, 2026
Venezuela Earthquake Death Toll Climbs to 235 Victims
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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 []
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.
The Guardian
· Jun 25, 2026
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...
ABC News
· Jul 9, 2026
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
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Related coverage for "Venezuela is Assisting 86,794 Families Affected by June Earthquakes": teleSUR English — Venezuela Earthquake Death Toll Climbs to 235 Victims. Ya Libnan — Venezuela Live Updates: More Rescuers Join Urgent Search for Quake Survivors as the death rises to 235. Democracy Now! — "Utter Devastation": Thousands Feared Dead in Venezuela After Double Earthquakes. The Guardian — US, Cuba and Iran join global rescue effort after Venezuela earthquakes. ABC News — Chronic illness and diarrhea surge in quake-hit Venezuelan communities as humanitarian crisis builds