2026 VENEZUELA EARTHQUAKE

Última hora del terremoto en Venezuela, en directo | Exteriores eleva a 26 el número de españoles muertos en los terremotos

Jul 1, 2026, 05:23 PM

Spain's Foreign Ministry has raised the number of Spaniards killed in Venezuela's earthquakes to 26, as live updates report Caracas now counts 1,943 dead and 10,571 injured. Vice President Delcy Rodríguez has decreed seven days of national mourning for the victims.

Séismes au Venezuela : entre manque de nourriture et risque d'épidémies

Jul 1, 2026, 04:08 PM

A week after its worst earthquake in over a century, Venezuela is in chaos, facing food shortages and epidemic risks. The provisional toll stands at around 2,000 dead with tens of thousands missing.

ما بعد الركام.. الأوبئة والمفقودون يضاعفون كارثة فنزويلا

Jul 1, 2026, 03:16 PM

Venezuela's two devastating earthquakes have left thousands dead or missing, with warnings of epidemics spreading amid collapsed water and sanitation networks. A wide-scale volunteer-led relief effort is underway to help those affected.

Images du moment où deux séismes successifs ont frappé le Venezuela

Jul 1, 2026, 02:35 PM

A week after the deadly double earthquake that struck Venezuela, new security camera footage has surfaced showing the exact moment the quakes hit, with people fleeing buildings and the ground cracking.

לראשונה זה 17 שנה: בכיר ישראלי שוחח עם שר החוץ של ונצואלה

Jul 1, 2026, 02:20 PM

For the first time in 17 years, a senior Israeli official spoke with Venezuela's foreign minister. The call, held by Israel's Venezuela desk official Yoad Magen, shaped the nature of Israel's aid delegation for earthquake victims, with focus shifting from rescue to rehousing the homeless, amid questions over a possible renewal of relations.

الواقع الميداني من أحد مراكز الإيواء في فنزويلا بعد الزلزال

Jul 1, 2026, 01:37 PM

Rescue teams in Venezuela, aided by international specialists, continue searching for survivors a week after two powerful earthquakes struck the country. The quakes killed around 2,000 people and left thousands more missing.

La reina Letizia despide a un equipo de médicos españoles que viaja a Venezuela para atender a las víctimas de los terremotos

Jul 1, 2026, 09:04 AM

Queen Letizia of Spain bid farewell to a team of Spanish doctors traveling to Venezuela to treat earthquake victims. Around fifty volunteers will set up a field hospital to provide primary care, psychological support and surgical or obstetric procedures.

Jul 1, 2026, 06:03 AM

A three-year-old child was rescued from rubble six days after a major earthquake struck Venezuela's La Guaira state. Video footage showed rescuers cheering as the child was pulled out and taken to hospital.

Un McDonald’s convertido en hospital: la improvisación y el desamparo marcan la primera semana del terremoto en Venezuela

Jul 1, 2026, 04:41 AM

A McDonald's has been converted into a makeshift hospital in Venezuela, as improvisation and neglect mark the first week after the earthquake. The port of La Guaira has accumulated hundreds of bodies awaiting identification by relatives, who form kilometers-long queues in the street.

Siete días removiendo los escombros del edificio Oromar

Jul 1, 2026, 04:21 AM

For seven days, relatives of neighbours buried under the ruins of the Oromar building have been digging through rubble, relying on community help to compensate for a lack of official support. The building was destroyed in the earthquake in Venezuela.

Los venezolanos buscan a sus familiares entre cadáveres irreconocibles: “No puedo asegurar que sea mi sobrina”

Jul 1, 2026, 03:55 AM

Venezuelans are searching for missing relatives among unrecognizable bodies at Caracas's main morgue following the earthquake, where identification is done through photographs of hundreds of the dead. Families describe the anguish of not being able to confirm whether a body belongs to their loved one.

“Yo no la dejaría ir”

Jul 1, 2026, 03:30 AM

Reactions to the withdrawal of Begoña Gómez's passport compete on social media platform X with heart-wrenching videos of the Venezuela earthquake. The platform manages to turn serious even as some of its most-discussed topics sound like a joke.

Venezuela: Death toll nears 2,000 as rescue hopes fade

Jul 1, 2026, 02:31 AM

Nearly 2,000 people are now confirmed dead following the earthquakes in Venezuela, with about 43,000 still missing and hopes of finding survivors fading. Aid agencies warn of worsening hunger and disease amid an overwhelmed healthcare system.

Séismes au Venezuela : les sauveteurs français à pied d'œuvre

Jun 30, 2026, 03:06 PM

Around thirty countries are helping Venezuela cope with the aftermath of a double earthquake that struck a week ago. French rescue teams are on the ground as the official death toll exceeds 1,700 with tens of thousands missing and morgues overflowing.

Séismes au Venezuela : La Guaira toujours sous le choc cinq jours après

Jun 30, 2026, 02:59 PM

Five days after a double earthquake struck Venezuela, the port city of La Guaira remains in shock at the epicentre. Rescuers continue a desperate search for survivors amid a severe shortage of resources.

Séismes au Venezuela : malgré l'aide étrangère, le Venezuela croule sous les besoins

Jun 30, 2026, 12:59 PM

Despite aid from around thirty countries, Venezuela is overwhelmed by needs a week after a double earthquake. The official death toll exceeds 1,700 with tens of thousands missing and morgues overflowing.

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

Jun 30, 2026, 11:26 AM

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.

Jun 30, 2026, 04:21 AM

An aftershock has heightened fears in Venezuelan areas devastated by twin earthquakes, with many residents left to fend for themselves. People are using crowbars, pickaxes and their bare hands to reach survivors.

Jun 30, 2026, 03:53 AM

Angry Venezuelans have accused their government of negligence over its response to twin earthquakes. People in the devastated areas say they need far more support than they are receiving.

La solidaridad con Venezuela, imperativo urgente

Jun 30, 2026, 03:40 AM

An El País editorial argues that solidarity with Venezuela is an urgent imperative after devastating earthquakes. It says the country needs international aid and that protecting life and helping survivors must be the priority.

El dolor se convierte en rabia entre los restos del terremoto en Venezuela

Jun 30, 2026, 03:40 AM

An El País report describes how grief is turning to anger amid the earthquake debris in Venezuela. Five days on, tension between the population and authorities is escalating at ground zero of the disaster.

La angustia de buscar vida entre edificios colapsados: “Si alguien puede oírme, dé dos golpes”

Jun 30, 2026, 03:40 AM

An El País report follows a Spanish rescue team deployed in La Guaira, Venezuela, searching for life among collapsed buildings. Rescuers call out asking survivors to knock twice, as chances of finding anyone alive shrink with each passing hour.

Venezuela: una respuesta humanitaria de alta complejidad

Jun 30, 2026, 03:30 AM

An opinion piece argues that the June 24 earthquakes in Venezuela have exposed a weakened state with severe limitations in delivering a humanitarian response. It warns that, as in Haiti and Indonesia, a minimal national structure is needed to lead disaster relief.

Jun 29, 2026, 09:19 PM

Rescue teams in Venezuela call for total silence as they listen for survivors trapped beneath rubble after a devastating earthquake. Tens of thousands of people are still believed to be missing.

Jun 29, 2026, 08:22 PM

Rescuers are continuing their search for survivors at a collapsed building in La Guaira, Venezuela. At least 1,700 people are known to have died in the disaster, but hope remains that more can be found alive.

Jun 29, 2026, 04:03 PM

India transported 66 tons of aid, including an army field hospital, to earthquake-hit Venezuela in an operation named Operation Amistad. The mission underscores India's growing humanitarian outreach abroad.

¿Cuántos edificios han colapsado en Venezuela? Los satélites ya han identificado 434 bloques destruidos

Jun 29, 2026, 03:47 PM

Satellites have already identified 434 destroyed building blocks in Venezuela after the earthquakes, El País reports. The European Copernicus programme located hundreds of collapsed blocks in Catia la Mar and Caraballeda, with damaged buildings potentially numbering in the thousands.

Las imágenes tomadas desde el espacio que podrían mejorar la búsqueda de supervivientes en Venezuela

Jun 29, 2026, 03:19 PM

An El País report explains how satellite imagery could improve the search for survivors in earthquake-hit Venezuela. Public and private satellites are described as essential for prioritising rescue efforts and aid to the affected population.

Venezuela : cinq jours après les séismes, un père et son fils retrouvés vivants

Jun 29, 2026, 02:43 PM

Five days after a devastating earthquake in Venezuela, a father and his son were pulled alive from the rubble. A 60-year-old woman was also rescued, in what relatives described as a miracle.

Jun 29, 2026, 01:49 PM

RT reports from the scene of devastation following the Venezuela earthquakes, where emergency workers are searching for survivors among displaced communities. Witnesses describe damaged structures that could collapse at any moment.

Venezuela : le temps presse pour retrouver les survivants du double séisme

Jun 29, 2026, 01:18 PM

Nearly five days after a double earthquake struck Venezuela, rescue teams are still searching for survivors under the rubble. The UN estimates around 50,000 people are missing, and the disaster has killed at least 1,450.

Jun 29, 2026, 11:50 AM

The BBC visited a baseball stadium in Venezuela sheltering earthquake survivors. Dependent on donated food and clothing, they hope authorities will provide temporary accommodation while the country rebuilds.

La esposa y los dos hijos del futbolista argentino Lucas Trejo mueren en el terremoto de Venezuela

Jun 29, 2026, 11:33 AM

The wife and two children of Argentine footballer Lucas Trejo died in Venezuela's earthquake after the building where they lived in La Guaira collapsed. The defender tried to rescue his family with his bare hands.

Jun 29, 2026, 07:51 AM

A mother rescued from the rubble in Venezuela with her newborn told the BBC how the baby helped her survive. The rescue of 18-day-old Juan David has become a symbol of hope after the devastating earthquakes.

La vida se reconstruye a pedazos en los edificios verdes de la colonia caraqueña El Paraíso

Jun 29, 2026, 07:10 AM

An El País report visits the iconic 'green buildings' of the El Paraíso district in western Caracas, where life is being rebuilt piece by piece after the earthquake. The complex, which suffered an army raid in response to anti-government protests in 2017, has seen its already deteriorated situation worsen.

El vuelo de la desgracia: los 147 deportados de Estados Unidos que terminaron bajo los escombros en Venezuela

Jun 29, 2026, 04:00 AM

El País reports on 147 migrants deported from the United States who arrived in Venezuela on a flight from Texas the same day the earthquakes struck, only to end up under the rubble. Reportedly only 12 have been found alive, though there is no official confirmation.

Mirando al mar desde la playa caribeña de La Guaira, de espaldas a la muerte

Jun 29, 2026, 04:00 AM

An El País report describes rescuers and volunteers finding relief by looking out at the Caribbean from La Guaira beach amid the horror of the earthquake. The search for bodies buried in the rubble is portrayed as an explosive mix of hope and frustration.

Jun 29, 2026, 03:35 AM

Residents in Venezuela's quake-hit areas have voiced anger over the state's efforts to locate survivors and assist victims. The BBC's Orla Guerin reports on growing frustration with the official recovery response.

Jun 28, 2026, 05:32 PM

Survivors of Venezuela's devastating earthquakes are being cared for at a makeshift hospital set up on the grounds of a country club in Caraballeda. The BBC went inside the improvised facility.

Jun 28, 2026, 11:23 AM

A young survivor of the Venezuela earthquake told RT how she spent two days trapped beneath her collapsed apartment building before being rescued. Her account illustrates the human toll of the disaster.

Jun 28, 2026, 03:37 AM

Venezuela was struck by two additional earthquakes measuring magnitudes 4.7 and 4.8, days after devastating twin tremors hit the country. The death toll from the disaster has risen to 1,430.

Jun 27, 2026, 09:33 PM

The BBC visited a Caracas hospital treating victims from the areas worst hit by Venezuela's earthquakes. Patients are suffering panic attacks and fractures as the health system strains to cope with the influx.

Jun 27, 2026, 06:41 PM

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.

Jun 26, 2026, 06:49 PM

Experts explain why major earthquakes struck Venezuela, Japan and California within hours of one another and whether the events were connected. The piece discusses concepts such as seismic doublets and earthquake swarms.

ベネズエラ M7超地震 首都周辺被害深刻も全容不明

Jun 25, 2026, 09:17 PM

Two earthquakes exceeding magnitude 7 struck Venezuela in South America on the 24th, killing 188 people and injuring more than 1,500 so far. The capital Caracas and neighboring states suffered serious damage, with buildings collapsing one after another, though the full extent of the destruction remains unclear. Rescue and assessment efforts are ongoing.

Jun 25, 2026, 09:05 PM

The children of an RT correspondent were injured in the deadly Caracas earthquake, RT editor-in-chief Margarita Simonyan said. The account is one of many personal stories emerging from the disaster. It underscores the human impact of the powerful quakes that struck Venezuela.

אלפי נעדרים, בוונצואלה מתחננים לעזרה: "יש אנשים חיים בהריסות, ואף אחד לא בא"

Jun 25, 2026, 07:38 PM

Thousands are missing in Venezuela as residents plead for help after the double earthquake, with rescuers racing against the clock to reach those trapped. In the hard-hit La Guaira region, people stand helpless before collapsed homes: 'A 12-story building collapsed, my daughter is buried there, we don't have the courage to go in.' The US and Russia are among those reacting to the disaster.

En el epicentro del terremoto de Venezuela: “Una máquina, por favor. Necesito a mi hermana que está ahí abajo”

Jun 25, 2026, 07:03 PM

From the epicenter of the Venezuela earthquake in La Guaira, on the country's central coast, survivors plead for help — 'A machine, please. I need my sister, who's down there' — as 250 building towers have collapsed and many people remain trapped. Their survival depends on how quickly rescue teams can reach them. The scene captures the desperation in one of the hardest-hit areas.

De los primeros temblores a los rescates: la reconstrucción visual del terremoto en Venezuela

Jun 25, 2026, 06:14 PM

The article offers a visual reconstruction of the Venezuela earthquake, from the first tremors to the rescues. Images of destroyed buildings, people running through the streets, rescue operations and blocked-off areas follow one after another after two quakes that have caused a death toll that keeps rising. The reconstruction traces the sequence of the disaster as it unfolded.

Así usó Google los móviles para detectar el terremoto y avisar a millones en Venezuela

Jun 25, 2026, 06:02 PM

The article explains how Google used mobile phones to detect the Venezuela earthquake and warn millions of people. Since 2021 the tech giant has used the sensors in Android phones to generate alerts as fast and precise as those of official systems that rely on sophisticated seismological networks. The crowd-sourced approach offered Venezuelans crucial seconds of warning.