Northern Venezuela Earthquake Crisis

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

Two devastating earthquakes, measuring 7.2 and 7.5, have shattered Northern Venezuela, killing over 230 and injuring more than 4,300—with numbers climbing as rescuers dig through rubble. Six and a half million people, including two million in Caracas, are affected, many too terrified to return home. La Guaira’s airport lies in ruins, blocking aid, while neighbors search by hand for loved ones. Families post flyers, and overseas relatives struggle to connect. Hundreds sleep in parks. Authorities declare emergency, pledge $200 million for rebuilding, and beg for heavy machinery. Geologists say…