Foreign rescue teams start arriving in quake-hit Venezuela as death toll climbs to 589
Foreign rescue teams and aid are arriving in Venezuela following devastating twin earthquakes that have killed 589 people and injured 2,980. The magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 tremors struck near Caracas, with La Guaira being the worst-affected area, and the death toll is expected to rise significantly.
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This article details a major humanitarian crisis in Venezuela caused by severe earthquakes, highlighting the immediate need for international aid and the significant human toll and destruction, with long-term recovery efforts anticipated.
Volunteers search for possible victims in a collapsed building following twin earthquakes in Caraballeda, La Guaira state, some 40 km northeast of Caracas, on June 25, 2026. —AFP/File Listen to article 1x 1.2x 1.5x comments Join our Whatsapp Channel Add Dawn as a trusted source Foreign rescue teams and aid were arriving on Friday in Venezuela nearly two days after devastating twin earthquakes flattened areas in and around the capital Caracas, forcing residents to dig through rubble to save relatives, friends and neighbours.
Factual reporting of a natural disaster, including death tolls, injuries, and the humanitarian response.
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