Venezuela Reels from Devastating Quakes

Texas 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 589 and injuring nearly 3,000. Amid more than 200 aftershocks and collapsed buildings, especially in La Guaira, residents are digging through rubble themselves as rescue teams struggle to reach them. With power, water, and resources already scarce, families are posting missing person flyers under the threat of further quakes. Venezuela’s acting president has declared a state of emergency and launched a reconstruction fund, while international aid—including from Chile, Switzerland, Turkey, and…