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Two back-to-back earthquakes struck Venezuela, leading to a high casualty count and extensive damage. Government figures report at least 188 deaths and more than 1,500 injuries, while earlier estimates suggested up to 235 dead and 4,300 injured, indicating the toll may continue to rise. Residents of the coastal city of La Guaira say hundreds of people may be trapped in the rubble, prompting urgent rescue efforts.
- ▪Two consecutive earthquakes hit Venezuela, causing widespread destruction and a large number of casualties.
- ▪Official reports cite at least 188 fatalities and over 1,500 injuries, with earlier estimates reaching 235 deaths and 4,300 injuries, suggesting the death toll could increase further.
- ▪Residents of La Guaira estimate that hundreds of individuals are trapped beneath rubble, intensifying the search for survivors.
- ▪Video footage released by the New York Times shows before‑and‑after images that illustrate the scale of the damage across the affected regions.
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Current time inCaracas, Venezuela10:13 p.m. June 25LiveUpdated June 25, 2026, 10:10 p.m. ETVenezuela Live Updates: Search for Survivors Grows More Urgent More Than a Day After QuakesBack-to-back earthquakes left at least 235 dead and injured more than 4,300 people, according to Venezuela’s government. Residents of the port city of La Guaira estimated that hundreds of people were trapped in rubble. The toll was expected to rise.Share full…
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