Watch: A race against the clock for Venezuela earthquake rescuers

Jun 27, 2026, 06:41 PM en source ↗

2026 Venezuela Earthquake

Summary

Rescuers are racing against time to find survivors after an earthquake near the Venezuela-Colombia border. The BBC's correspondent reports that the coming hours will be critical for saving anyone still trapped.

Preview

There is a sense that the next few hours will be critical for saving anyone who is still trapped, says the BBC's Dan Johnson reporting from the border of Venezuela and Columbia.

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