Twin earthquakes in Venezuela cause massive casualties and humanitarian crisis
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Venezuelan Government, International Rescue Teams
Caracas and La Guaira, Venezuela
2026-06-24
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Twin earthquakes (7.2 and 7.5 magnitude) struck Venezuela. Death toll reached 1,719, with tens of thousands missing. Humanitarian crisis is deepening with international aid arriving. US increased aid to $300 million.
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