Venezuela twin earthquake recovery phase
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Venezuelan Civil Protection, International rescue teams
La Guaira, Venezuela
June 24, 2026
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Venezuela has shifted from search-and-rescue to recovery operations following the June 24 twin earthquake. The official death toll is 2,954, with over 16,500 injured. International rescue teams are demobilizing, with coordination transferred to local authorities.
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