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Death toll from Venezuela earthquakes rises to 3,535 as thousands remain displaced

Venezuela's twin earthquakes have claimed 3,535 lives and left thousands homeless. Nearly 18,000 people remain without shelter more than a week after the disaster. Official figures show 16,740 individuals sustained injuries from the powerful quakes. The government defends its response amid criticism of delays and inadequacy. United Nations aid operations…

The Economic Times

As Venezuela quake deaths pass 3,000, attention turns to mourning, burials

CATIA LA MAR (VENEZUELA) - Deaths from Venezuela's devastating twin earthquakes rose to at least 3,342 on Sunday as officials began to bury dozens of bodies left unidentified 11 days after the disaster.

Bangkok Post

Venezuela quake survivor 'reborn' after eight days in rubble

CARACAS - Hernan Gil was working his shift as a security guard in the basement of a building in Venezuela on the afternoon of June 24 when he felt the earth shake.

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Shot by a robber, I was bleeding out on the way to hospital – and terrified the doctors would leave me to die

Jesús Piñero grew up with the sound of gunfire, but thought he would be safe on the bus taking him to his home in Caracas. Then a mugger came for his phone …

The Guardian - UK

An 'angel' in darkness after Venezuela's deadly quakes

LA GUAIRA (VENEZUELA) - Just when Pedro Cordido thought all was lost, he heard Erick Roa's voice.

Bangkok Post

Dramatic pictures show red skies over Caracas days after deadly earthquake

There was speculation on social media that the dramatic sunset could be so-called “earthquake lights”

The Independent UK

Spotless uniforms, stalled cranes: Inside Venezuela’s faltering quake rescue effort

Many Venezuelan earthquake survivors across northern La Guaira state, in Caracas and surrounding regions are asking the same question

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Members of local nu metal band Van Der Dijs among the 1,700 confirmed dead in Venezuelan earthquakes

The four-piece’s rehearsal space in La Guaira collapsed in the two quakes that shook the north of the country on June 23

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Venezuelans continue search for survivors as earthquake death toll surpasses 1,700

Relief organizations say the first 72 hours after a natural disaster is the most crucial time period for rescues

The Independent UK

‘That’s twice now:’ Venezuela father vows never to return after ‘miracle’ rescue from earthquake rubble

Still shaken by the devastation left by the recent earthquakes, Serrano believes La Guaira is under a curse

The Independent UK

Venezuelans search more earthquake ruins as attention turns to humanitarian crisis

Venezuelans are desperately searching for survivors after powerful earthquakes, with hopes fading as days pass. The cash-strapped government faces immense pressure to manage the humanitarian crisis, providing aid and shelter to thousands left homeless. Despite government efforts to showcase recovery, questions linger about the true extent of damage and the…

The Economic Times

What aftermath for Venezuela? Earthquake relief hampered by political crisis

We are in awe of Venezuela’s first responders and all the brave citizens still pulling survivors from under the rubble of some 770 buildings that collapsed in last Wednesday’s double earthquakes. Is the sudden collapsing of so many structures – many built during the boom years of high oil prices…

France 24

Strong aftershock terrifies Venezuelans days after devastating twin quakes

Caracas and La Guaira affected by 4.6-magnitude tremor as death toll passes 1,700 and humanitarian crisis grows

The Guardian - UK

Indian Army field hospital begins operations in quake-hit Venezuela

In response to the catastrophic earthquakes in Venezuela, India's Operation Amistad is delivering vital medical assistance. A fully equipped Indian Army field hospital has been set up at the International La Rinconada Racetrack in Caracas, providing round-the-clock medical care for free.

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The Independent UK

Mother pulled from rubble of earthquake in Venezuela with newborn son says he motivated her to stay alive

Dayana Patino was trapped under the rubble with her 18-day old son after the quake in Caracas

Latin Times

U.S. Boots on the Ground in Venezuela as Massive Earthquake Relief Mission Expands

For the first time in years, U.S. military personnel are operating on Venezuelan soil as part of a large-scale humanitarian mission following the twin earthquakes that devastated the South American nation, marking an extraordinary moment in relations between Washington and Caracas.

Latin Times

Five Days On, Venezuela's Quake Rescue Defies The Clock — And The U.S. Becomes Its Lifeline

Five days after Venezuela's twin earthquakes, the death toll reached 1,450 with 12,721 people newly homeless and an estimated 680,000 children needing aid. Rescues continued past the 72-hour window — including a woman freed after 86 hours — as the U.S. military shifted from rescue to logistics, sending airmen to…

The Times of India

Strong aftershock rocks Caracas as Venezuela battles earthquake aftermath

A powerful aftershock of 4.6 magnitude shook Caracas and the neighbouring state of La Guaira on Monday morning, nearly five days after the twin earthquakes that devastated northern Venezuela and killed at least 1,450 people.

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Euronews

Venezuela search teams scramble as hope fades of finding earthquake survivors

Experts say the first 72 hours after natural disasters define the narrow window for rescuing the living. After that the search usually becomes one of recovering bodies.

The Guardian - UK

Mortuary in Caracas ‘overwhelmed’ as Venezuela struggles to respond after earthquakes

Volunteers provide counselling and funeral directors donate coffins after loss of at least 1,430 lives

Latin Times

The Foreign Nationals Killed in Venezuela's Earthquakes: Country-by-Country List

At least 18 foreign nationals are among Venezuela's 1,430+ quake dead as embassies confirm losses and the 72-hour survival window closes Sunday.

Latin Times

Rescuers Dig Through Venezuelan Rubble as the Iran Deal Splinters and the World Cup Bracket Takes Shape

Venezuela's twin quakes, a Supreme Court TPS ruling, the World Cup's final 32, a shaky US–Iran nuclear pact and Ukraine's huge drone raid — the week explained.

The Times of India

'They came to take selfies, not to help': Venezuela quake victims rage as death toll hits 1,430

The death toll from Venezuela's twin earthquakes has risen to 1,430, with more than 3,200 injured and over 50,000 people missing, as rescue crews raced against time on Saturday to find survivors days after the 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude quakes struck the nation.

Evening Standard

Crisis-response team stranded trying to aid Venezuela earthquake rescue effort

The team from Serve On has been stranded in Madrid airport after flights to the Venezuelan capital, Caracas, were cancelled.

Bangkok Post

'We need help': Venezuelans furious at slow official response to quakes

LA GUAIRA (VENEZUELA) - Boos followed Venezuela's interim leader Delcy Rodriguez during a visit to a Caracas neighborhood pulverized by two massive earthquakes.

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