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Juan Márquez, rescuer: “Recovering the victims’ bodies hurts deeply, because it feels like they’re family”

July 17, 2026July 17, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

This volunteer travels from Barquisimeto to offer the greatest gift he can to the victims of the earthquakes: helping recover their bodies, regardless of the conditions. By Vanessa Davies Sometimes determination outweighs experience. On Tuesday, July 14, Juan Márquez pulled on the legs of a white protective coverall designed to shield him from the fluids […]

Emili Quintero helps recover the bodies of earthquake victims in La Guaira

July 11, 2026July 11, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

Why is finding a loved one’s body so important for grieving families? “Finding the body means you can bury it and have a place to visit,” emphasizes paramedic Emili Quintero, who is stationed in Playa Grande. By Vanessa Davies Some people choose to carry heavy crosses. Emili Quintero appears to be one of them. A […]

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 […]

Delcy Rodríguez declares seven days of national mourning

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

The Daily Journal.— The Venezuelan government has officially declared seven consecutive days of National Mourning following the loss of life caused by the devastating earthquakes. Delcy Rodríguez announced the measure in an official statement published on her social media accounts. According to the statement, the death toll has reached 1,943, while the number of injured […]