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Venezuela earthquakes create opening for military’s return to public life

Three weeks after Venezuela was struck by twin earthquakes on June 24, the scale of the devastation is still growing. The death toll is approaching 5,000 people, with 18,000 homeless and 21,000 more in shelters.

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Venezuelans dig to find their loved ones after earthquakes

Two earthquakes of rare magnitude struck Venezuela on June 24, seconds apart. The state of La Guaira on the Caribbean coast was by far the hardest hit, with entire buildings collapsing there in seconds. Tens of thousands of people are still missing but help still has not arrived.

France 24

Earthquake aid keeps flowing from Florida to Venezuela, with help from the U.S. State Department

Eighteen-year-old Alessandra Izaguirre is part of a massive grassroots effort to help Venezuela after devastating earthquakes

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'Until the end': The tireless, traumatic search for Venezuela quake victims

Miguel Baez searches for his missing family members in collapsed buildings. He and other volunteers work tirelessly amidst dangerous debris piles. The slow official response to the recent earthquakes fuels growing frustration. Baez recovered fragments of his family's belongings from their former apartment. Heavy rains now impede the ongoing search…

The Economic Times

Portuguese plane delivers medicines to Venezuela

The cargo includes over eight tonnes of medicines for victims of the two 24 June quakes. The flight also marks the resumption of air links between the countries, halted after the tremors.

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Venezuela quake death toll rises to 4,490, officials say, but no number given for missing

Camps for families left homeless have sprung up in stadiums, plazas and on sidewalks in La Guaira as well as nearby Caracas.

Euronews

A revolution in ruins: fury amid the rubble of a housing project in quake-hit Venezuela

Discontent with Trump-backed government mounts as Chávez heirs struggle to respond to disaster for which they seem ill-prepared

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Venezuela earthquake death toll tops 4,300; thousands still missing

At least 4,300 people were killed and 16,740 others injured in the twin earthquakes that devastated Venezuela on June 24, as per government figures cited by AFP.

The Times of India

Since the 1960s, every day at exactly 5 p.m., Japan plays the same melody to quietly test its nationwide disaster warning system

Japan plays music daily as a disaster warning system test. This system, Bosai Musen, alerts citizens to potential earthquakes and typhoons. Different localities use unique tunes, often traditional folk songs or town anthems. While some find the broadcasts a nuisance, they are a vital preparedness measure. This integration of preparedness…

The Times of India

Death toll in Venezuela quakes surpasses 4,300

The death toll from Venezuela's devastating twin earthquakes has risen above 4,300, authorities said Friday, as families continued searching through the rubble for missing loved ones more than two weeks after the country's deadliest quake in over a century.

France 24

Death toll in Venezuela quakes rises past 4,000

Venezuela's twin earthquakes have claimed over four thousand lives and injured thousands more. The devastating quakes flattened entire districts in the coastal state of La Guaira. Rescue teams have ceased searching for survivors among the extensive rubble. The United Nations has appealed for significant financial aid for relief operations. Venezuela's…

The Economic Times

India successfully concludes Op Amistad, HADR mission in twin-earthquake-hit Venezuela

India successfully concluded Operation Amistad, its humanitarian mission to Venezuela. Two Indian Air Force aircraft transported a medical contingent and essential supplies. The field hospital provided critical medical assistance to hundreds of affected people. Over eight thousand medical procedures and investigations were conducted during the mission. This operation underscored India's…

The Economic Times

Can HAARP trigger earthquakes? The truth behind the hoax that returns after every natural disaster

After the earthquakes in Venezuela, posts on social media blamed the US HAARP project. But scientists, fact-checkers and programme heads say there is no evidence it can trigger quakes.

Euronews

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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The Conversation

Earthquakes in Venezuela expose a severely under-resourced and unprepared healthcare system

Twin earthquakes struck Venezuela on June 24, 2026, causing major damage in Caracas and a nearby coastal city, La Guaira. At the time of publication, 3,685 people have been declared dead, and more than 30,000 remain missing.

Latin Times

U.S. Expands Humanitarian Response to Venezuela Earthquake With New Logistics Partnership

The U.S. State Department announced a new public-private partnership aimed at strengthening the delivery of humanitarian aid to Venezuela following the devastating June 24 earthquakes, building on what officials say is already more than $386 million in U.S. assistance.

International Business Times

Top State Department Official Accused of Going 'Rogue. With Venezuela Policy: Report

Deputy Secretary of State Chris Landau is suspected of misrepresenting Washington's position on Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado returning to her home country following two earthquakes.

The Independent UK

On La Guaira’s beaches, Venezuela quake survivors improvise showers and toilets amid water shortages

Thousands of people affected by the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela last month are increasingly facing challenges accessing clean water as well as sanitation and hygiene services

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First Estimates Show Venezuela's Twin Earthquakes Caused Up to $37 Billion in Damage

According to the latest figures, the death toll has reached at least 3,685 people. Apart from the fatalities, EFE noted that the citizen-run platform "Desaparecidos Terremoto Venezuela" has logged more than 30,000 reports of people who remain missing.

Euronews

Venezuela calls for release of frozen assets to help earthquake recovery efforts

Meanwhile, the United Nations launched an urgent appeal on Wednesday to raise €259 million for relief operations.

International Business Times UK

Meet 'Tsunami': The Hero Dog Who Sniffed Out 13 Earthquake Survivors Buried Beneath The Rubble

Tsunami, an 8-year-old Border Collie, helped rescue teams locate survivors after Venezuela's earthquakes, saving 25 lives. His efforts turned him into a symbol of hope and bravery.

Latin Times

Southcom Chief Attends High-Level Venezuela Meeting That Included Diosdado Cabello Despite $25 Million U.S. Reward

Venezuela's presidential press office said the meeting was held "to coordinate rescue operations, humanitarian assistance and logistics" after the earthquakes

International Business Times

Venezuelans Shift From Rescue To Recovery As Families Mourn Loved Ones Killed In The Twin Earthquakes

Twelve days after a pair of earthquakes rocked northern Venezuela, international rescue teams are making preparations to depart the country as the likelihood of finding survivors beneath the rubble dwindles.

The Economic Times

Death toll from Venezuela earthquakes rises to 3,535 as thousands remain displaced

Venezuela's twin earthquakes have claimed 3,535 lives and left thousands homeless. Nearly 18,000 people remain without shelter more than a week after the disaster. Official figures show 16,740 individuals sustained injuries from the powerful quakes. The government defends its response amid criticism of delays and inadequacy. United Nations aid operations…

France 24

Death toll from Venezuela quakes rises to 3,535 as more than 17,000 left homeless

The death toll from the back-to-back earthquakes that hit Venezuela on June 24 has risen to 3,535, official figures released on Monday showed. More than 17,000 people have been left homeless by the twin disasters.

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