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Nearly 20,000 people survived the earthquakes in the hardest-hit Areas of La Guaira

June 30, 2026June 30, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal — Venezuela’s government announced Tuesday that nearly 20,000 people survived in the areas hardest hit by the June 24 earthquakes in La Guaira state. Officials described the rescue operation as “heroic” and said emergency teams pulled 6,461 people alive from the rubble. During an official briefing, Jorge Rodríguez, president of the National […]

Government raises earthquake death toll to 1,719 and reports more than 5,000 injured

June 30, 2026June 30, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal — Venezuelan authorities on Monday raised the death toll from the earthquakes that struck on June 24 to 1,719, while the number of injured climbed to 5,034, according to the latest official update presented by Jorge Rodríguez, president of the National Assembly. During an emergency briefing, Rodríguez also said that 15,866 people […]

Government raises earthquake death toll to 589, orders military deployment in La Guaira state

June 27, 2026June 27, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal.— Venezuela’s acting president, Delcy Rodríguez, released an updated official assessment of the earthquake emergency affecting the country. She raised the death toll to 589 and announced the deployment of military forces along the central coast to coordinate relief efforts and maintain public order. “Overall, we must report that, regrettably, 589 people have […]