Neighbors dig through Venezuela rubble to search for loved ones after earthquakes kill at least 235
At least 235 people have been killed and over 4,300 injured in back-to-back earthquakes that struck northern Venezuela. The earthquakes, with magnitudes of 7.2 and 7.5, were among the strongest in the country in over a century and caused widespread destruction. Rescue efforts are ongoing, with many people still missing and thousands displaced, as neighbors and rescue teams work together to search for loved ones amidst the rubble.
- ▪The official death toll from the earthquakes has risen to at least 235, with thousands more injured and many still missing.
- ▪The coastal region of La Guaira was heavily damaged, with the country's main airport closed due to damage, complicating aid efforts.
- ▪Rescue teams are working to search for survivors, with many dramatic rescues reported, including a woman who was trapped under a cement slab and pulled out alive.
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World News Neighbors dig through Venezuela rubble to search for loved ones after earthquakes kill at least 235 By Associated Press Published June 26, 2026, 7:25 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google In cities across northern Venezuela, neighbors helped each other dig through rubble to search for loved ones, after back-to-back earthquakes that officials say killed more than 230 people and left thousands injured.The official death toll rose to around 235 late Thursday, with at least 4,300 people injured, Venezuela Health Minister Carlos Alvarado told state media. The number of casualties is expected to climb with thousands reported missing and frantic rescue efforts continuing.
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