Twin earthquake in Venezuela results in 589 deaths
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Delcy Rodríguez, Venezuelan Government
North-central Venezuela
June 24, 2026
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Read our editorial policy- Earlier version 26/26/2026, 9:40:24 PM
A twin earthquake of magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 struck north-central Venezuela. The death toll has reached at least 589, with 2,980 injured. International aid is being mobilized, and the US has eased sanctions for relief efforts.
- Earlier version 16/26/2026, 6:40:41 PM
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