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Seven days beneath the rubble: The long wait to rescue Hernán Gil alive

July 2, 2026July 2, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal.— As the official death toll from the June 24 earthquakes rises above 1,900, with tens of thousands affected, a rescue operation that has lasted more than 48 hours now centers the nation’s hope on Hernán Gil, a 44-year-old security guard who has remained alive beneath the rubble for seven days. Gil became […]

Nails on the concrete

July 1, 2026July 1, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

By Dr. Juan Barreto.— Day breaks. The night was no excuse for dozens of hands to join together, tearing through the concrete to find life again. Politics means joining forces to lift the rubble. The only ideological difference lies in the capacity for self-sacrifice and the unwavering spirit of those who stubbornly fight against tragedy—or […]

Crystal generation, steel resolve: The children who defied the earthquake in Macuto

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

Parents, teachers, and students from Luisa Goiticoa Community School descended into the heart of the disaster at the Gradisca building to search for their classmate Ángel Alí Velázquez and his family. Their journey became a lesson in courage, grief, and humanity amid the ruins. Investigative Team The Daily Journal, Caracas / Macuto. — “It’s terrible, […]