Saturday, June 27, 2026

Venezuela earthquake death toll and rescue efforts

Two powerful earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 struck Venezuela on Wednesday, causing widespread destruction particularly in the coastal state of La Guaira. The death toll has risen significantly, with international rescue teams and humanitarian aid arriving from across the Americas. Thousands are wounded, hundreds remain trapped under rubble, and Venezuela's pre-existing economic and infrastructure challenges are complicating recovery efforts.