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At least 1,579 people remain missing after earthquakes, La Guaira governor says

August 6, 2026August 6, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal.— At least 1,579 people remain missing following the June 24 earthquakes, a disaster that has claimed 6,125 lives, according to La Guaira Governor José Alejandro Terán, who spoke Tuesday with Colombia’s Caracol Radio. The governor said the figures come from a census currently underway in the disaster zone. “Based on the information […]

The painful wait in La Guaira: 38 children and teenagers remain unidentified

July 25, 2026July 25, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal — One month after the twin earthquakes struck Venezuela’s central coast, the human tragedy continues to reveal its most heartbreaking consequences. Countless families keep searching morgues and medical centers, hoping—and fearing—to find their missing children. Amid this grim reality, Venezuela’s National Service of Forensic Medicine and Sciences (Senamecf) announced that 38 bodies […]

Government raises earthquake death toll to 2,595 and defends victim identification protocol

July 4, 2026July 4, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal. — Venezuela’s acting president, Delcy Rodríguez, updated the death toll from the June 24 earthquakes to 2,595 on Thursday and defended the procedures authorities have followed to manage and identify the victims. She said officials have complied with Venezuelan law and international standards throughout the process. During a press conference with international […]