The family that returned from Spain to Venezuela and was buried by the earthquakes

La familia que volvió desde España a Venezuela y quedó sepultada por los terremotos

Jun 30, 2026, 11:26 AM es source ↗

2026 Venezuela Earthquake

Summary

An El País report tells the story of a family that returned from Spain to Venezuela and was buried by the earthquakes. A friend phones from Galicia trying to help, while in Venezuela a woman has spent six days at the building where her parents, brother and two nephews lie trapped.

Preview

Un amigo telefonea desde Galicia para mover lo inamovible. Al otro lado del océano, en Venezuela, una mujer lleva seis días sin separarse del edificio donde están sepultados sus padres, su hermano y sus dos sobrinos

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