La Guaira state
Coverage of La Guaira state in the Nexus archive.
- Venezuelan cemetery expands burials for earthquake victims, many of whom remain unidentified
A cemetery in Venezuela's La Guaira state has expanded with new trenches to bury hundreds of earthquake victims, many of whom remain unidentified. Over 500 new burial plots have been dug, with 150 reserved for unidentified victims, as the disaster has left at least 3,685 dead. Graves are marked with codes and organized terraces to aid future identification.
- Sports stadium becomes home for victims of the Venezuela earthquakes
A sports stadium in La Guaira state has been turned into a makeshift home and logistics center for thousands of victims of the Venezuela earthquakes. The facility is providing temporary shelter and coordination for aid distribution.
- Volunteers vow to keep searching for Venezuela earthquake survivors
Rescue teams in Venezuela's La Guaira State are committed to continuing their search for earthquake survivors, vowing never to give up.
- 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.
- Relief efforts shift as Venezuela quake survivors seek aid
Emergency relief efforts are focusing on Venezuela’s La Guaira state, where aid stations are distributing food to earthquake survivors.
- A multinational rescue frees Hernán, trapped eight days under Venezuela's quake rubble
Hernán Gil, a 43-year-old Venezuelan security guard, was rescued alive after eight days trapped under rubble from a collapsed building in Catia La Mar, La Guaira state, following a June 24 earthquake. The Costa Rican Red Cross confirmed the complex rescue operation as part of efforts addressing a disaster with 2,295 deaths and over 11,000 injuries.
- Rescuers in Venezuela pluck child alive from collapsed building six days after twin quakes
Jordanian emergency workers in Venezuela rescued a child, Klieber Moran, from a collapsed building in La Guaira state six days after twin earthquakes. The rescue was confirmed by Venezuela's acting President Delcy Rodriguez as the only reported survivor after six days of efforts.
- On the ground in Venezuela: 'All the buildings have collapsed'
Maxime Pluvinet from France 24 reports from La Guaira state in Venezuela, describing widespread building collapses following twin earthquakes on June 24. Venezuelans are anxiously awaiting news about loved ones trapped under the rubble.
- 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 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.
- From the rubble in Venezuela, an unexpected story of survival cuts through days of tragedy
A father and son were rescued after being trapped for four days under rubble in La Guaira state, Venezuela, following two major earthquakes that killed 1,450 people. International and local rescue teams, including those from Virginia and France, coordinated the effort as hope faded for finding survivors.
- 33 rescued from Venezuelan rubble: Survival window desperately fading with nearly 50,000 missing
Search-and-rescue crews in Venezuela rescued 33 people from collapsed buildings after twin earthquakes struck the northern coast, with the death toll at 1,430 and nearly 50,000 missing. International teams, including U.S., Colombian, and Mexican rescuers, conducted operations in La Guaira state, while Starlink provided communication support and the Trump administration pledged $150 million in aid.
- 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 hope online posts will bring news of missing after devastating earthquakes
Venezuelans are using social media and online registries to search for missing loved ones after two powerful earthquakes killed hundreds and injured thousands. Independent registries report up to 40,000 missing, surpassing official numbers, while the United Nations has called for restored social media access to aid in the search efforts.
- Venezuelans hope online posts will bring news of missing after devastating earthquakes
Venezuelans are using social media and online registries to search for missing loved ones after two powerful earthquakes struck the country, causing significant casualties and damage. Health officials report 235 deaths and 4,300 injuries, with independent records suggesting up to 40,000 missing people.
- Venezuela earthquakes: frantic search for survivors continues, with 235 confirmed dead so far – latest updates
Venezuela earthquakes have left 235 confirmed dead, with search efforts ongoing. Acting president Delcy Rodríguez visited Macuto, La Guaira state, to assess damage and announced international aid for rescue operations.
- Fishermen film the first seconds of Venezuela's earthquake from the sea off La Guaira
Fishermen off the coast of La Guaira state filmed the initial moments of two earthquakes (7.2 and 7.5 magnitude) that struck Venezuela, resulting in at least 164 deaths and 971 injuries. The video, shared on social media, became a widely circulated record of the event.
- At least 164 dead and 971 injured after powerful quakes rock Venezuela, acting president says
At least 164 people have died and 971 injured following two powerful earthquakes (7.2 and 7.5 magnitude) in Venezuela. Acting President Delcy Rodríguez reported extensive damage, particularly in La Guaira state, with rescue operations ongoing and a $200 million reconstruction fund announced.
- At least 164 dead and 971 injured after powerful quakes rock Venezuela, acting president says
At least 164 people have died and 971 were injured after two powerful earthquakes (7.2 and 7.5 magnitude) struck Venezuela, with La Guaira state among the hardest-hit areas. Acting President Delcy Rodríguez declared a state of emergency, mobilized rescue teams, and announced a $200 million reconstruction fund for damaged infrastructure.
- Powerful earthquakes rock Venezuela, killing at least 32 people. Death toll is expected to rise
Powerful earthquakes with magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5 struck Venezuela, killing at least 32 people and damaging infrastructure including the main airport. Rescue operations are ongoing in La Guaira state, declared a 'disaster zone,' with the death toll expected to rise due to collapsed buildings and ongoing aftershocks.