Venezuela Earthquake Strikes
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Two powerful earthquakes, measuring 7.1 and 7.5 magnitude, struck north-central Venezuela, causing buildings and homes to collapse. The tremors triggered panic and tsunami alerts in the capital, Caracas.
Venezuela's Fedecámaras forms committee to direct earthquake recovery funds
- Venezuela's main private sector guild, Fedecámaras, established a new committee to direct funds to earthquake-affected areas. - The
Venezuelans use field hospitals amid public health system failures
- Venezuelans are using international field hospitals set up after recent earthquakes due to deficiencies in the public health system. - Patients report that public hospitals lack basic supplies like …
Venezuela Earthquake Death Toll Surpasses 4,700 Amidst Ongoing Aftershocks
- The death toll from a double earthquake in northern Venezuela has risen to 4,734, with an additional 173 fatalities reported. - The number of injured and homeless remains at 16,740 and 17,907 respec…
For Venezuela's children, earthquakes bring fear, grief, and a long road to recovery
- Twin earthquakes in Venezuela last month devastated parts of the country, destroying homes and causing loss of life. - Children like Maria, 10, and her brother Damian, 13, are coping with the trauma…
Venezuela faces dual crisis: Earthquake toll nears 4,500 as inflation doubles
- Venezuela faces a double crisis as a recent earthquake has killed over 4,500 people and inflation has surged. - Monthly inflation doubled to 13.8% in June from 6.3% in May, with transportation, educ…
Venezuela's Saime launches digital platform to reschedule earthquake-affected passport appointments
- Venezuela's Saime agency launched a digital platform to reschedule passport appointments affected by recent earthquakes. - The system allows users with appointments between June 25 and July 13, 2026…
Venezuela Parliament Approves Draft Law to Stimulate Rentals After Earthquakes
- Venezuela's Parliament has approved a draft law aimed at stimulating the rental market. - The legislation comes in response to the emergency caused by recent earthquakes that left thousands homeless…
NASA maps ground shifts after Venezuela earthquakes
- NASA satellite data revealed ground displacement following major earthquakes in Venezuela. - The earthquakes, with magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5, caused significant damage and loss of life. - The NISAR sat…
Rick Scott: Earthquakes Don't Justify Delaying Venezuela Elections
- Republican Senator Rick Scott stated that the earthquakes in Venezuela should not delay presidential elections. - Scott criticized the Maduro regime's stance, arguing that humanitarian crises do not…
Venezuelan Parliament Honors Lawmaker Killed in Double Earthquake
- Venezuela's National Assembly honored a ruling party lawmaker, Jessica Carolina de León, and her daughter who died in recent earthquakes. - The lawmaker represented Esequibo, a territory disputed wi…
Venezuelan migration feared to increase following earthquake impact
- Venezuelan migrants are facing increased risks and potential displacement due to recent earthquakes. - The earthquakes have exacerbated existing vulnerabilities for Venezuelan nationals seeking refu…
Venezuelan surgeon coordinated 45 operations amid hospital collapse from earthquakes: 'Being able to help keeps us going'
- Venezuelan trauma surgeon Yesy Medina coordinated 45 surgeries at a public hospital in Caracas following a major earthquake on June 24. - Medina led 30 of these operations and assisted in 15 others …
Venezuela earthquake death toll surpasses 4,700 as aftershocks continue
- The death toll from a double earthquake in northern Venezuela has risen to 4,734, with 173 new fatalities reported. - The number of injured and homeless remains at 16,740 and 17,907, respectively, w…
American Airlines launches Miami-Maracaibo route amid Venezuela's recovery
- American Airlines launched a new direct flight from Miami to Maracaibo, Venezuela, becoming the only direct destination to the country after recent earthquakes. - The route's resumption follows the …
New president appointed for Caracas Metro following predecessor's death in earthquake
- Yoel Amaya has been appointed as the new president of the Caracas Metro, replacing Carlos Silva Amarista. - Silva Amarista died on June 24 during earthquakes that struck the coastal region of La Gua…
Earthquake survivors treated for injuries sustained during debris search in Venezuela
- International field hospitals in Venezuela are treating collateral victims of a recent earthquake. - Many individuals are suffering from respiratory issues, infections, and trauma sustained while se…