twin earthquakes
Coverage of twin earthquakes in the Nexus archive.
- Death toll in Venezuela quakes rises past 4,000
The death toll from twin earthquakes in Venezuela has exceeded 4,000. Rescue workers, soldiers, and relatives are searching for bodies at collapsed buildings in Caraballeda, La Guaira state.
- Venezuela quake death toll passes 4,000 as scale of recovery effort looms large
The death toll in Venezuela's twin earthquakes has exceeded 4,000, with 4,118 reported deaths and 16,740 injured. The quakes, which occurred on 24 June in La Guaira, have left thousands missing, prompting the UN and President Delcy Rodríguez to request financial assistance for recovery efforts.
- In Venezuela, hope of finding survivors after the twin earthquakes gives way to mourning
In Venezuela, hope of finding survivors after twin earthquakes has shifted to mourning. Volunteers are attempting to recover bodies from a collapsed building in La Guaira.
- Survivors and bodies still being pulled from rubble days after twin quakes
Survivors and bodies are still being recovered from rubble days after twin earthquakes hit Venezuela. International aid teams have been crucial in the 'miracle rescues' following the disaster.
- Earthquake-ravaged Venezuela marked its Independence Day yesterday
Venezuela marked its Independence Day amid the aftermath of twin earthquakes and political change following the U.S.-led removal of Nicolás Maduro.
- Venezuela earthquake death toll rises to 3,535 as international teams withdraw
The twin earthquakes that struck northern Venezuela on June 24 have resulted in 3,535 deaths and 16,740 injuries, according to a report from National Assembly president Jorge Rodríguez. The death toll increased by 193 since Sunday, with data described as provisional and subject to revision. International rescue teams have begun withdrawing.
- As quake rescue effort winds down, Venezuelans are left alone to recover their dead
Venezuelans are struggling to recover the dead nearly two weeks after twin earthquakes, with families like Noel Márquez's forced to use bare hands and basic tools to extract bodies from rubble due to a lack of state-provided equipment. International rescue teams are preparing to leave as no new survivors are expected, leaving locals to handle the grim task of recovery amid advanced decomposition of remains.
- As quake rescue effort winds down, Venezuelans are left alone to recover their dead
Venezuelans are struggling to recover the remains of loved ones after twin earthquakes, with families left without government assistance to extract bodies from rubble. International rescue teams are preparing to leave as no more survivors are expected, leaving residents to handle the grim task of decomposition-advanced remains.
- As quake rescue effort winds down, Venezuelans are left alone to recover their dead
After Venezuela's twin earthquakes, survivors like Noel Márquez are forced to recover loved ones' remains without government assistance as international rescue teams prepare to leave. The death toll has reached 3,342, with many bodies still trapped under rubble due to lack of equipment and delayed response.
- Rodríguez defends Venezuela’s emergency earthquake response as number of bodies expected to soar
Venezuela’s interim president defends the country’s emergency response to twin earthquakes that killed over 3,000 people, despite public anger over the government’s handling of the 24 June disaster. The president claims the situation will not lead to social unrest despite criticism of the US-backed administration’s initial response.
- Venezuela quake death toll rises to nearly 3,000; foreign rescue teams begin winding down operations
Venezuela's twin earthquakes killed nearly 3,000 people as of Saturday, with 50,000 estimated missing, primarily impacting the La Guaira area. International rescue teams are ending operations after the critical 72-hour window, while families continue recovering bodies. The UN reported $6.7 billion in damages, and public anger grows over the government's delayed response.
- Venezuela quakes final death toll expected to be 'much higher'
Venezuela's twin earthquakes killed nearly 3,000 people according to updated official figures, with international rescue teams ending search operations for survivors. FRANCE 24 reporter Maxime Pluvinet is covering the situation from Caracas.
- Rescue teams wind down operations as death toll nears 3,000
Venezuela's devastating twin earthquakes killed nearly 3,000 people, according to updated official figures. International rescue teams have begun winding down search operations for survivors in the rubble, with tens of thousands still missing.
- Venezuela quake death toll rises to nearly 3,000
Venezuela's twin earthquakes have killed 2,954 people as of Saturday, with the death toll increasing by over 300 since Friday. The June 24 disaster, which occurred near La Guaira, has left thousands homeless and tens of thousands missing. International rescue teams are reducing search efforts for survivors.
- 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.
- A push to identify bodies as deaths multiply in Venezuela after twin earthquakes
Venezuela's north coast is experiencing a rush to identify bodies following twin earthquakes that have caused multiple deaths. The urgency to locate loved ones before it's too late has intensified as fatalities rise.
- Venezuela quake toll climbs to 2,595 as damage estimates mount after strongest tremor in a century
The death toll from twin earthquakes in Venezuela has risen to 2,595, marking the country's strongest tremors in over a century. Rescue operations are ongoing as damage estimates continue to mount.
- Mexico’s volunteer ‘mole’ rescuers race to save lives after Venezuela’s twin earthquakes
Mexican volunteer rescuers known as 'Topos Azteca' are aiding search and rescue efforts in Venezuela following twin 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude earthquakes that killed nearly 2,300 people and injured over 11,000. The group, founded by Héctor Méndez after Mexico's 1985 earthquake, includes members like veterinarian Miguel Jiménez Pérez, who work in rubble to locate survivors and victims.
- L.A. County firefighters rescue survivor trapped 8 days after Venezuela quake
L.A. County firefighters assisted in rescuing a survivor trapped for eight days under rubble in Venezuela following twin earthquakes. The rescue was part of international efforts to search collapsed buildings after the June earthquakes.
- Venezuelan man rescued from rubble 8 days after deadly quakes: ‘truly a miracle’
A 43-year-old security guard in Venezuela, Hernan Gil, was rescued alive from rubble eight days after deadly twin earthquakes. The rescue, celebrated as a miracle, occurred amid a rising death toll nearing 2,300 and many people still missing.
- Extraordinary moment dog saved from collapsed building after Venezuela earthquakes
Rescuers saved a small dog named Giselle from rubble after Venezuela was hit by devastating twin earthquakes. The operation took five hours to extract the dog from collapsed buildings.
- Venezuelan security guard pulled alive from building basement 8 days after twin quakes
A 43-year-old security guard was rescued alive from a collapsed basement in Venezuela eight days after twin earthquakes. The successful rescue became a symbol of hope following the devastation.
- Venezuelan security guard pulled alive from building basement 8 days after twin quakes
A 43-year-old security guard was rescued alive from a collapsed basement eight days after twin earthquakes struck Venezuela. The rescue became a symbol of hope amid the devastation.
- Venezuelan security guard pulled alive from building basement 8 days after twin quakes
Rescuers pulled a 43-year-old Venezuelan security guard alive from a collapsed basement eight days after twin earthquakes, which became a symbol of hope. The operation lasted several days and followed the devastation caused by the quakes.
- Venezuelan security guard pulled alive from building basement 8 days after twin quakes
A 43-year-old Venezuelan security guard was rescued alive from a collapsed basement eight days after twin earthquakes struck Venezuela. International rescue teams, including firefighters from Chile and Costa Rica, worked through unstable conditions to extract Hernán Alberto Gil Flores, who was trapped in the Galerías Playa Grande shopping center since June 24.
- Venezuelan security guard pulled alive from building basement 8 days after twin quakes
A 43-year-old security guard named Hernán Alberto Gil Flores was rescued alive from a collapsed basement in La Guaira, Venezuela, eight days after twin earthquakes struck. He had been trapped since June 24 in the basement of the Galerías Playa Grande shopping center and was extracted after rescuers initially made contact with him on Saturday.
- In Pictures: Hunger, despair as Venezuela quake death toll rises
Venezuelan rescuers are working to save lives as survivors face hunger and chaos following twin earthquakes, which have caused a rising death toll.
- Venezuela faces post-quake medical crisis as threat of infections looms
Venezuela faces a post-quake medical crisis with untreated injuries and infectious diseases threatening a worsening situation. Displaced Venezuelans are in crowded shelters without clean water, exacerbating poor sanitary conditions after the June 24 earthquakes that killed at least 2,295 and injured over 11,000.
- Venezuelan medics fear earthquake aftermath will trigger widening medical crisis
Venezuelan doctors warn that the aftermath of twin earthquakes could trigger a worsening medical crisis due to untreated injuries, poor sanitation, and an overburdened healthcare system. The U.S. military has deployed 900 personnel to assist with relief efforts, while international teams from countries like Ecuador and Israel are aiding search-and-rescue operations.
- Venezuelan medics fear earthquake aftermath will trigger widening medical crisis
Doctors in Venezuela fear the aftermath of recent twin earthquakes could exacerbate a medical crisis, with untreated injuries and infectious diseases threatening an already strained healthcare system. The earthquakes have heightened concerns about worsening medical conditions and systemic challenges in the country's healthcare infrastructure.
- Venezuela death toll rises to 2,295, seven days of national mourning declared
Venezuela's death toll from twin earthquakes increased to 2,295, according to an official. Interim president Delcy Rodriguez declared seven days of national mourning for the victims.
- Venezuelan medics fear infections from quake injuries as search for untold dead continues
A week after Venezuela's devastating twin earthquakes, doctors report more dead than rescued, with concerns over untreated wounds and infectious diseases among survivors.
- Bodies pile up at Venezuela’s morgues as state services break down
Venezuela's morgues are overwhelmed as state services collapse, and the Socialist government faces pressure due to a rising death toll from twin earthquakes.
- More than 58,000 buildings destroyed or damaged in Venezuela quakes
More than 58,000 buildings were destroyed or damaged in Venezuela by twin earthquakes, according to NASA’s data. Tens of thousands of people remain unaccounted for nearly a week after the quakes.
- Shock gives way to anger in Venezuela as Rodríguez faces quake response criticism
Frustration is rising in Venezuela due to insufficient government aid following deadly twin earthquakes, with the death toll exceeding 1,700. President Delcy Rodríguez faces criticism for the response, as rescue efforts yield fewer miracles.
- Venezuelans deported from the U.S. were killed hours later in powerful quakes
146 Venezuelans were deported from Texas to Caracas on June 24. Hours later, while they were in a guarded hotel, powerful twin earthquakes struck, resulting in their deaths.
- 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.
- Frustration and fading hopes in Venezuela with thousands still missing after twin quakes
Frustration and fading hopes persist in Venezuela as thousands remain missing after twin earthquakes, with rescue workers recovering victims from collapsed buildings in La Guaira.
- East Los Angeles Venezuelans gather to pray for earthquake victims, collect donations after deadly disaster
Dozens of Venezuelans in East Los Angeles gathered for Mass to pray for earthquake victims in Venezuela and collect donations following the deadly disaster.
- Drone captures ongoing rescue efforts after Venezuela earthquakes
Drone footage from Venezuela's La Guaira shows widespread destruction after twin earthquakes devastated the region. The footage captures ongoing rescue efforts in the aftermath.