Twin Earthquakes in Venezuela Cause Massive Casualties and Infrastructure Damage
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Venezuelan Government, UN, Delcy Rodríguez
La Guaira, Venezuela
June 24, 2026
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Read our editorial policy- Earlier version 27/11/2026, 11:40:38 AM
Twin earthquakes of 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude struck Venezuela on June 24. Over 4,118 people killed and 16,740 injured, with thousands missing. UN appeals for $300m in aid; direct damage estimated at $37bn.
- Earlier version 17/11/2026, 9:20:40 AM
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