Caraballeda
Coverage of Caraballeda in the Nexus archive.
- Yacht owners and public housing residents once shared Venezuela’s coast. Now they share its ruin
A 2026 earthquake in Caraballeda, Venezuela, destroyed both luxury and public housing, displacing 17,000 people and killing over 3,500. Survivors now rely on a government criticized for its response, with housing politicized under the ruling party led by acting President Delcy Rodríguez.
- Yacht owners and public housing residents once shared Venezuela's coast. Now they share its ruin
A devastating earthquake in Caraballeda, Venezuela, destroyed homes of both yacht owners and public housing residents, killing over 3,500 and leaving 17,000 homeless. Survivors now rely on a government criticized for its response, as the disaster has exacerbated housing crises linked to Venezuela's long-standing economic decline.
- Yacht owners and public housing residents once shared Venezuela's coast. Now they share its ruin
A catastrophic earthquake in Caraballeda, Venezuela, destroyed both public housing towers and private homes, killing over 3,500 people and leaving 17,000 homeless. Survivors now rely on a government criticized for its response, as the disaster has highlighted Venezuela's ongoing housing crisis.
- Venezuela’s Official Death Toll From Quake Rises to Almost 3,000
The official death toll from twin earthquakes in Venezuela has risen to nearly 2,000, with recovery efforts ongoing in Caraballeda, La Guaira state. Aftershocks have decreased in frequency and intensity since the June 24 earthquakes.
- Families demand help with recovering Venezuela's quake victims
Families in Venezuela are demanding assistance to recover victims of an earthquake. Rescuers and volunteers are working at the site of a collapsed building in Caraballeda, La Guaira state.
- Venezuelan earthquake survivors search for missing pets at ‘Hospital McDonald’s’
A McDonald's in Caraballeda, Venezuela, has become a makeshift hospital and pet recovery center after two earthquakes devastated the region on June 24. Gabriela Alves reunited with her missing dog Buddy at the site, while volunteers led by Angel Matute treat injured pets and search for lost animals amid the rubble.
- Venezuelan earthquake survivors search for missing pets at ‘Hospital McDonald’s’
Venezuelan earthquake survivors are reuniting with missing pets at a McDonald’s restaurant in Caraballeda, which has been converted into a temporary health center. The facility, dubbed 'Hospital McDonald’s,' provides medical care for both humans and animals following earthquakes that killed over 2,295 people and injured 11,000. Volunteer teams, including veterinarians and doctors, are rescuing and treating 140 animals while searching for more missing pets.
- Rescue operation continues to save Venezuelan trapped under rubble one week after quakes
Hernan Gil, a 43-year-old security guard, has survived for a week under rubble in Catia La Mar, Venezuela, following twin earthquakes. Rescue teams from seven countries are working to reach him, having advanced nearly one meter to his location.
- After the Venezuela earthquake, 'it's the people helping the people, and that's how it's been for a long time'
Volunteers and emergency workers are searching for survivors in the rubble of a collapsed building in Caraballeda, Venezuela, following an earthquake. The article highlights a tradition of mutual aid among people in the aftermath of the disaster.
- Venezuela earthquakes: 'The rescue workers didn't try anything. They say it's too dangerous. But we keep going'
Volunteers and local residents are searching for survivors in the debris of collapsed buildings in Caraballeda, La Guaira, Venezuela, following earthquakes. Rescue workers reportedly avoided the area due to safety risks, but civilians continue efforts.
- Helping Venezuela: Food for the Poor is already preparing for reconstruction
Food for the Poor is preparing for reconstruction in northern Venezuela following 7.2- and 7.5-magnitude earthquakes that exacerbated an existing humanitarian crisis. Cesar Guevara, a director at the nonprofit, is coordinating efforts to send $20,000 to partners for immediate aid and planning future projects to rebuild collapsed buildings in coastal towns like Caraballeda and Catia La Mar.
- Photos: Rescue and Recovery in Venezuela
Rescue and recovery operations continue in Venezuela following two earthquakes on June 24, 2026, which caused widespread building collapses in Caraballeda and La Guaira state. International teams, including French and Mexican rescuers, work alongside local emergency personnel to search for survivors amid over 100 aftershocks. A 13-year-old boy was rescued from rubble by the Mexican brigade, and volunteers assist in recovering victims and debris.
- Venezuela search teams scramble as hope fades of finding quake survivors
Venezuela's search teams struggle to find survivors after twin earthquakes killed at least 1,450 people and damaged 774 buildings. Rescue efforts face challenges as the 72-hour window for saving trapped victims passes, with public frustration over the government's response and outbreaks of looting reported.
- A strong aftershock rattles Venezuela as rescue workers race to find survivors
A 4.6 magnitude aftershock struck Venezuela's Caribbean coast, following recent earthquakes that killed 1,450 people. Rescue workers continue searching for survivors amid criticism of the government's response, while international teams assist in recovery efforts.
- A strong aftershock rattles Venezuela as rescue workers race to find survivors
A 4.6-magnitude aftershock struck Venezuela's Caribbean coast, causing panic but no immediate additional damage. Rescue workers continue searching for survivors after twin earthquakes killed 1,450 people and left thousands missing, with international teams aiding efforts in La Guaira and Caracas.
- Strong aftershock rattles Venezuela as rescue workers race to find survivors
A strong aftershock struck Venezuela's Caribbean coast near Caraballeda, following last week’s devastating earthquakes, as rescue workers and civilians search for survivors in collapsed buildings. The 7:01 a.m. local time tremor occurred 27 kilometers north of Caraballeda.
- A strong aftershock rattles Venezuela as rescue workers race to find survivors
A 4.6 magnitude aftershock (5.1 per Colombia’s survey) struck Venezuela’s Caribbean coast, compounding the aftermath of recent earthquakes that killed 1,450 people. Rescue workers continue searching for survivors in Caracas and La Guaira amid criticism of the government’s response.
- Venezuela in ‘critical hours’ to find earthquake survivors as more search and rescue teams arrive – latest updates
At least 1,450 deaths have been reported, with rescue teams from El Salvador, Venezuela, and Mexico working to save Aaron Levi Cantillo Vargas, 21, trapped in Caraballeda, La Guaira state. The death toll is expected to rise as search efforts continue.
- Critical rescue window passes in quake-hit Venezuela as death toll nears 1,500
Critical rescue window for Venezuela's earthquake survivors has passed, with the death toll surpassing 1,450 and nearly 200 buildings collapsing. A man and his teen son were rescued alive from rubble in Caraballeda by French and American teams, offering a brief glimmer of hope.
- With time running out, Venezuelans comb rubble for survivors
Venezuelan rescue crews search rubble for survivors as the death toll from recent earthquakes rises to 1,450, with tens of thousands missing. A newborn and two boys were rescued after three days, while international aid efforts include 24 countries sending supplies and over 2,700 search-and-rescue personnel.
- Venezuela earthquake: father and son found alive in rubble after four days as death toll nears 1,500
A father and son were found alive under rubble in Venezuela four days after twin earthquakes, as the death toll surpassed 1,450. Rescue teams from France and the U.S. discovered the survivors in Caraballeda, a town 40km north of Caracas, where the quakes destroyed nearly 200 buildings.
- Venezuela quakes kill almost 1,500, with millions more in need
Earthquakes in Venezuela killed nearly 1,500 people and left millions in need. French Civil Security Training and Intervention Regiment members assisted residents in searching for victims in Caraballeda, La Guaira state.
- Venezuelans call for help to rescue survivors from rubble after twin earthquakes
Venezuelans are calling for assistance to rescue survivors trapped in rubble following twin earthquakes in Caraballeda, La Guaira state. Search efforts are underway at a collapsed building in the area.
- Helping Venezuela: Salvadoran rescuers work to free 15-year-old survivor in Caraballeda
Salvadoran rescuers in Venezuela located 15-year-old Camila Sofía Medina Rivas, trapped under rubble since earthquakes, and are working to free her. President Nayib Bukele also reported the rescue of 39-year-old Nayarit Colmenares, who was trapped in Caraballeda.
- 'Venezuela is an earthquake-prone country; 80% of the population lives above the most active faults'
Venezuela is identified as an earthquake-prone country where 80% of the population resides above the most active faults. Earthquakes occurred in Caraballeda on June 25, 2026.