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Rescue efforts persist in Venezuela after earthquakes leave 1,430 dead

Rescue efforts continue in La Guaira, Venezuela, following back-to-back earthquakes that struck on Wednesday, resulting in at least 1,430 confirmed deaths. Families desperately search for loved ones amid catastrophic destruction, with the UN estimating around 50,000 people missing. Jorge Rodríguez, president of the National Assembly, describes each rescue as a miracle amid the ongoing tragedy.

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Published 27 Jun 2026, 19:18 UTC · Updated 27 Jun 2026, 20:50 UTC

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