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Over 46,000 still missing after devastating Venezuela earthquakes

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The Independent UK · Jun 29

What aftermath for Venezuela? Earthquake relief hampered by political crisis

We are in awe of Venezuela’s first responders and all the brave citizens still pulling survivors from under the rubble of some 770 buildings that collapsed in last Wednesday’s double earthquakes. Is the sudden collapsing of so many structures – many built during the boom years of high oil prices…

France 24 · Jun 29

Venezuela: Things could change

Bad things happen, and some of them are nobody's fault. Big earthquakes in Venezuela are about a century apart (1812, 1902, 2026), so you can't blame the planners and the politicians for not being well prepared for this one. How high a priority should they have given to an event…

Bangkok Post · Jun 29

Indian Army field hospital begins operations in quake-hit Venezuela

In response to the catastrophic earthquakes in Venezuela, India's Operation Amistad is delivering vital medical assistance. A fully equipped Indian Army field hospital has been set up at the International La Rinconada Racetrack in Caracas, providing round-the-clock medical care for free.

The Economic Times · Jun 29

'A Pain Beyond Repair': Venezuelan Youth Baseball Organization Says at Least 100 Young Players Died in Earthquakes

The devastating toll of Venezuela's twin earthquakes has reached one of the country's most cherished institutions: youth baseball. The president of Criollitos de La Guaira, one of Venezuela's largest youth baseball organizations, says at least 100 children enrolled in the league were killed when the powerful magnitude 7.2 and 7.5…

Latin Times · Jun 29

Mother pulled from rubble of earthquake in Venezuela with newborn son says he motivated her to stay alive

Dayana Patino was trapped under the rubble with her 18-day old son after the quake in Caracas

The Independent UK · Jun 29

U.S. Boots on the Ground in Venezuela as Massive Earthquake Relief Mission Expands

For the first time in years, U.S. military personnel are operating on Venezuelan soil as part of a large-scale humanitarian mission following the twin earthquakes that devastated the South American nation, marking an extraordinary moment in relations between Washington and Caracas.

Latin Times · Jun 29

Google says Android's built-in earthquake warning system alerted 11.4 million people before the Venezuelan earthquake hit — here's how to find it on your phone

Android's Earthquake Alerts System is now in place on more than 2.5 billion phones worldwide, Google says.

TechRadar · Jun 29

Leader of Mexico's Los Topos Rescue Team Alleges Venezuelan Interference On Earthquake Rescuers

The head of Mexico's internationally renowned rescue brigade, Los Topos, has accused Venezuelan authorities of attempting to pressure his team while they searched for survivors following the devastating twin earthquakes that struck the country last week.

Latin Times · Jun 29

Hope To Find Additional Survivors Of Venezuela's Earthquakes Fades As Critical Window Closes

A critical window to find survivors of Venezuela's devastating twin earthquakes has closed, reducing hopes to find people still buried under the rubble alive.

International Business Times · Jun 29