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Venezuela earthquake: La Guaira port turned into makeshift morgue

La Guaira port in Venezuela is turned into a makeshift morgue after twin earthquakes, with forensic teams processing victims and families waiting for news.

30/06/2026

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European rescue teams arrive in Venezuela in bid to find quake victims

Tens of thousands of people remain unaccounted for and time is running out to find survivors following the quakes of magnitude 7.2 and 7.5, the strongest to hit the South American nation in more than a century.

30/06/2026

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Aerial images reveal scale of destruction after Venezuela earthquakes

Four days after twin quakes hit Venezuela, rescues continue at Los Cocos beach, with 1,500 dead, 189 buildings down and a father and son pulled alive.

29/06/2026

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Hope fades among Venezuela search teams of finding quake survivors

Experts say the first 72 hours after natural disasters define the narrow window for rescuing the living. After that the search usually becomes one of recovering bodies.

29/06/2026

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Joy as man pulled from rubble three days after Venezuela quake

Spanish and international rescue teams pulled a survivor from the rubble four days after deadly earthquakes struck Venezuela. Search operations continue as crews race to find more survivors, with the death toll rising to more than 1,400.

28/06/2026

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More than 68,000 people still missing in Venezuela after earthquakes

A preliminary estimate from the United Nations Development Programme put the cost of direct physical damage caused by the quakes at $6.7 billion.

28/06/2026

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EU states send search and rescue personnel to Venezuela

The European Union has begun sending aid to Venezuela through its Civil Protection Mechanism in response to Wednesday's earthquakes of 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude, which have left more than 50,000 people missing, according to the UN.

27/06/2026

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Venezuela quake toll rises to 1,430 as searches continue for survivors

More than 520 emergency responders from across the EU have been mobilised to support search and rescue efforts in Venezuela, the European Commission said.

27/06/2026

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Venezuela earthquakes: bodies recovered as rescue efforts continue in La Guaira

Rescue teams worked through the ruins of collapsed buildings in La Guaira on 25 June after twin earthquakes devastated northern Venezuela, killing at least 188 people and injuring around 1,500.

26/06/2026

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Death toll from quakes rises to 589 in Venezuela's La Guaira region

The two quakes struck in quick succession, just minutes apart, according to the US Geological Survey, marking it one of the South American nation’s worst disasters in over a century.

26/06/2026

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La Guaira, Venezuela’s port city, shows extensive earthquake damage after the quake

New images from La Guaira on 25 June revealed widespread destruction after twin earthquakes struck Venezuela's Caribbean coast, damaging buildings, roads and key public infrastructure.

25/06/2026

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International community pledges aid to Venezuela after earthquakes

The United States Geological Survey has estimated that the final death toll could be between 10,000 and 100,000 people.

25/06/2026

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Moment earthquake hits Venezuela, sending people fleeing in panic

Images showing cracked walls, collapsed ceiling panels and debris strewn across parts of Simón Bolívar International Airport highlighted the scale of damage after two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela on 24 June 2026.

25/06/2026

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At least 164 killed and 971 injured in powerful Venezuela earthquakes

Residents of the capital Caracas were forced to evacuate their residences and seek shelter outdoors as the quakes, which struck less than 200 km from the capital, caused widespread damage.

25/06/2026

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Venezuela's Dancing Devils revive centuries-old Corpus Christi rite

Children making their First Communion were accompanied by masked "Dancing Devils" in Tarmas, Venezuela. The centuries-old Corpus Christi celebration symbolises the triumph of good over evil and remains a key cultural tradition.

05/06/2026

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Protest erupts at Venezuela’s Central University after prisoner deaths

Students clash with police at Venezuela's Central University after Carmen Navas dies, renewing anger over her son's death in state custody.

19/05/2026

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Venezuela and EU set out roadmap for renewed ties amid political thaw

Following talks in the Venezuelan parliament, Caracas and the EU have agreed on a new cooperation agenda. The shift aligns with a broader economic pivot, as the nation resumes ties with the IMF and the World Bank.

17/04/2026

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Venezuela police use tear gas against protesters demanding pay rises

The monthly minimum wage in Venezuela is 130 bolivars (€0.23), unchanged since 2022, and roughly 330 times lower than the UN poverty line of $3 (€2.56) a day.

09/04/2026

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US embassy in Venezuela resumes operations after seven-year closure

Since the contested presidential elections in 2019, the US had run diplomatic operations for Venezuela out of neighbouring Colombia.

30/03/2026

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Venezuela deploys robotic dogs for patrols in Caracas

Two robotic dogs are now patrolling public spaces in one of Caracas’s wealthiest districts. Officials say the technology is meant to support, not replace, police officers on the ground.

26/03/2026

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US and post-Maduro Venezuela to reestablish diplomatic relations

The US and Venezuela have decided to restore diplomatic ties after nearly a decade, aiming for a peaceful democratic transition and closer cooperation on mining and oil, according to the US State Department.

06/03/2026

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Venezuela approves amnesty for likely release of political detainees

Although the new law was not a prerequisite for the government to free prisoners, the approval marks a reversal for authorities in the South American nation, who for decades have denied holding any political prisoners.

20/02/2026

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Hunger strike of relatives for the quick release of Venezuelan disside

Ten people began a hunger strike in Venezuela to demand the release of the remaining 33 political prisoners at Zona 7, while 17 were freed on Saturday. Relatives continue to protest for an amnesty law.

15/02/2026

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Machado's close ally 'kidnapped' hours after Venezuelan prison release

Juan Pablo Guanipa was abducted in Caracas less than a day after being freed with other Venezuelan political prisoners, sparking demands for proof of life.

09/02/2026

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US continues thaw with Venezuela: Embassy to reopen

The US chargé d'affaires for Venezuela, Laura Dogu, has arrived in Caracas to reopen the diplomatic mission closed since 2019, in a context of bilateral thaw after the fall of Nicolás Maduro and the partial release of political prisoners.

01/02/2026

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Full amnesty: Venezuela to pardon political prisoners since 1999

Delcy Rodríguez has proposed an amnesty law that would cover political prisoners detained during the entire Chavista period. The measure excludes cases of murder, drug trafficking and human rights violations. Families are waiting cautiously.

31/01/2026