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

The Eastern Herald

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June 26, 2026

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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.

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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

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

AllSides

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· Jun 25, 2026

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.

Intel Slava

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· Jun 25, 2026

[Video] 🇻🇪⚡️ — Consequences of earthquakes in Venezuela.It is reported that cracks have appea [...]

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

JOE.co.uk

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· Jun 25, 2026

10,000 people feared dead after catastrophic earthquakes devastate Venezuela

Two earthquakes hit in succession There are fears that as many as 10,000 people could have been killed in a catastrophic earthquake which devastated Venezuela yesterday evening. Back to back earthquakes hit the South American nation on Wednesday evening (24 June) at 18:04 local time (23:04 BST) with almost apocalyptic footage from the country being []

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.

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Related coverage for "Venezuela’s Twin Earthquakes Kill 188 in the Ruins of a Country Already Broken": Reuters — Venezuela earthquakes shatter windows in Caracas. Hi China — Venezuela's powerful quake: Surveillance captures critical life-or-death seconds. AllSides — At least 164 people dead after twin quakes in Venezuela, acting president says. Intel Slava — [Video] 🇻🇪⚡️ — Consequences of earthquakes in Venezuela.It is reported that cracks have appea [...]. JOE.co.uk — 10,000 people feared dead after catastrophic earthquakes devastate Venezuela. Latin American Post — Venezuela Quakes Shake Prisons as Political Prisoners Face Aftershock Neglect