Gustavo Duque
Venezuelan politician
- Jun 25
Venezuela earthquakes: 920 dead, 55,000 missing as rescue teams face access hurdles
Two powerful earthquakes of 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude struck Venezuela within 40 seconds on 24 June, killing at least 920 people and injuring 3,360. Over 55,000 are missing, with rescue efforts hampered by airport closures and visa delays for foreign aid teams.
- Jun 25
Venezuela declares emergency after twin 7.2 and 7.5 quakes strike 39 seconds apart, USGS warns of up to 100,000 dead
Two massive earthquakes, magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5, hit Venezuela on Wednesday evening, collapsing buildings in Caracas and triggering a nationwide state of emergency. The USGS warns the death toll could reach 100,000.
