Venezuela Earthquake Crisis Deepens

Spokane News Today | 2 Min | The Daily News Now! · Jun 26, 2026 · 1m

Venezuela reels from devastating earthquakes that have killed nearly 1,000 and left thousands injured, as global rescue teams—including a 73-person LA County unit and Mexican military with dogs—race to aid survivors amid crumbling infrastructure and critical shortages. La Guaira, a coastal city north of Caracas, lies in ruins, with over 1,400 buildings destroyed and the capital’s main airport shut down, slowing relief. Amid Venezuela’s long-standing economic crisis, citizens are banding together with minimal gear to dig through rubble, while the Pentagon deploys air and sea support—yet basic…