The News with Jorge Gestoso

teleSUR's English Podcast · Jul 20, 2026 · 2m

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Peru

At this hour in Peru, rescue and relief operations continue following the 5.5 magnitude earthquake that struck the Junín region, about 300 km east of Lima.

The quake left at least 6 people dead, 30 injured, around 300 people displaced, about 50 homes destroyed and hundreds more damaged, while the government prepares to declare a state of emergency in the affected area.

Venezuela

Venezuela is strengthening relief efforts in the areas impacted by the double earthquake, with the reconstructions of buildings and the removal of debris.

So far, about 6,500 people have…