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Coverage of La Guaira in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jul 3 · 22:37 UTCMost recent: Jul 24 · 19:51 UTC
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  • WORLDJul 24 · 19:51 UTCWTOP DC
    Families still searching for loved ones a month after Venezuela earthquakes, in photos

    Families in Venezuela continue searching for loved ones a month after twin earthquakes, as crews remove rubble from collapsed buildings in La Guaira. The search for bodies persists amid ongoing efforts to clear debris.

  • WORLDJul 24 · 04:23 UTCAP NEWS
    One frame captures a mother’s anguish during a search through a collapsed building in Venezuela

    A mother, Carolina Munoz, is shown praying while searching for her son's body in the rubble of a collapsed building in La Guaira, Venezuela, after an earthquake. The photo was captured by AP photojournalist Ariana Cubillos during a three-week search effort.

  • WORLDJul 22 · 02:38 UTCFOX NEWS
    EXCLUSIVE: Franklin Graham visits emergency hospital treating Venezuela earthquake victims

    Rev. Franklin Graham and his daughter visited a Samaritan's Purse emergency field hospital in Venezuela after two major earthquakes killed over 5,000 people and injured more than 16,000. The hospital in La Guaira treated over 2,500 patients, providing medical care, clean water, and shelter.

  • WORLDJul 18 · 14:02 UTCWSVN MIAMI
    Venezuela earthquakes death toll surpasses 5,000

    The death toll from two earthquakes in Venezuela rose to 5,069, with 16,740 injured. Recovery efforts in La Guaira, the hardest-hit area, revealed 856 damaged buildings and 190 collapsed structures, alongside 1,331 aftershocks since June 24.

  • WORLDJul 18 · 13:27 UTCWTOP DC
    Venezuela earthquakes death toll surpasses 5,000

    The death toll from two powerful earthquakes in Venezuela reached 5,069, with 16,740 injured. The hardest-hit area was La Guaira, where recovery operations uncovered more casualties. The 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude quakes on June 24 damaged 856 buildings and triggered 1,331 aftershocks.

  • WORLDJul 18 · 13:24 UTCWPLG LOCAL 10 MIAMI
    Venezuela earthquakes death toll surpasses 5,000

    The death toll from two earthquakes in Venezuela has risen to 5,069, with 16,740 injured. Recovery efforts in La Guaira, the hardest-hit area, have led to the increase. The quakes on June 24 caused 856 damaged and 190 collapsed buildings, along with 1,331 aftershocks.

  • WORLDJul 18 · 13:24 UTCWDIV CLICKONDETROIT
    Venezuela earthquakes death toll surpasses 5,000

    The death toll from two powerful earthquakes in Venezuela rose to 5,069, with 16,740 injured. Recovery operations in La Guaira, the hardest-hit area, revealed 856 damaged buildings and 190 collapsed structures following the 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude quakes on June 24. The interim government reported 1,331 aftershocks since the disaster.

  • WORLDJul 18 · 08:25 UTCFRANCE 24
    Venezuela quake death toll tops 5,000 as IMF releases recovery funds

    More than 5,000 people were killed in twin earthquakes that struck Venezuela on June 24, with the coastal state of La Guaira being severely affected. The country will use $346 million from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for reconstruction efforts.

  • WORLDJul 17 · 21:16 UTCWSVN MIAMI
    GEM sets up permanent headquarters in Venezuela to continue delivering aid to earthquake victims

    Global Empowerment Mission (GEM) has established a permanent headquarters in Venezuela to continue aiding earthquake victims, having already reached over 105,000 people. The organization plans to expand relief efforts to serve up to 250,000 Venezuelans, with Michael Capponi, president and founder of GEM, confirming their long-term commitment through warehouses in La Guaira.

  • WORLDJul 16 · 09:01 UTCFRANCE 24
    Venezuelans dig to find their loved ones

    Two rare-magnitude earthquakes struck Venezuela on June 24, causing widespread destruction in the state of La Guaira on the Caribbean coast. Buildings collapsed, leaving tens of thousands missing as rescue efforts continue without adequate external assistance.

  • POLITICSJul 14 · 19:59 UTCTHE ATLANTIC
    The Bizarre Partnership Between the U.S. and Venezuela

    The U.S. reopened its embassy in Venezuela after seven years, amid renewed cooperation on humanitarian aid following deadly earthquakes. U.S. military personnel and diplomats are collaborating with Venezuelan officials, including Diosdado Cabello, despite past tensions and U.S. sanctions. The partnership raises concerns about conflicting U.S. priorities in the region.

  • WORLDJul 12 · 01:38 UTCWPLG LOCAL 10 MIAMI
    Helping Venezuela: Topos report boy shows signs of life under rubble in Caraballeda

    A 9-year-old boy is trapped under rubble in Caraballeda, Venezuela, following 7.2- and 7.5-magnitude earthquakes. Mexican rescue team Topos Azteca reported detecting signs of life during the search for the boy, while Venezuelan officials confirmed 4,333 deaths, 16,740 injuries, and 18,000 displaced people. Aid and relief efforts are ongoing with contributions from multiple organizations and volunteers.

  • WORLDJul 11 · 17:51 UTCSKY NEWS
    More than 4,300 confirmed dead in Venezuela earthquakes

    More than 4,300 people have been confirmed dead in Venezuela due to earthquakes. Maria Alejandra Sanz and her father Alejandro Sanz are mentioned in the context of La Guaira.

  • WORLDJul 11 · 08:06 UTCDAWN
    Economic uncertainty looms over Venezuela quake zone

    Twin earthquakes in La Guaira, Venezuela, caused widespread destruction, over 4,000 deaths, and $37 billion in material damage, exacerbating economic uncertainty and leaving residents without jobs or livelihoods. Survivors like Faisuris Alvarez and Luis Baena describe the collapse of businesses and the challenges of recovery amid looting and disrupted supply chains.

  • HEALTHJul 11 · 05:38 UTCAL JAZEERA
    Venezuelan doctors convert restaurant into a clinic after earthquake

    Venezuelan doctors in La Guaira have converted a fast-food restaurant into an emergency clinic following an earthquake. Volunteers are providing medical care in the repurposed facility.

  • WORLDJul 11 · 00:40 UTCLE MONDE (EN)
    Death toll in Venezuela quakes rises past 4,000

    The death toll from twin earthquakes in Venezuela has exceeded 4,000. Rescue workers, soldiers, and relatives are searching for bodies at collapsed buildings in Caraballeda, La Guaira state.

  • WORLDJul 11 · 00:37 UTCTHE GUARDIAN WORLD
    Venezuela quake death toll passes 4,000 as scale of recovery effort looms large

    The death toll in Venezuela's twin earthquakes has exceeded 4,000, with 4,118 reported deaths and 16,740 injured. The quakes, which occurred on 24 June in La Guaira, have left thousands missing, prompting the UN and President Delcy Rodríguez to request financial assistance for recovery efforts.

  • WORLDJul 10 · 10:00 UTCCBS NEWS WORLD
    Devastation, agony and hope: What we saw in Venezuela after the earthquakes

    Earthquakes in Venezuela caused catastrophic damage in La Guaira, killing thousands and prompting rescue efforts to search rubble for missing people.

  • WORLDJul 10 · 10:00 UTCCBS NEWS
    Devastation, agony and hope: What we saw in Venezuela after the earthquakes

    The earthquakes in Venezuela last month caused catastrophic damage in the port city of La Guaira, killing thousands and prompting rescuers to search the rubble for missing people.

  • HEALTHJul 9 · 21:12 UTCWDIV CLICKONDETROIT
    Chronic illness and diarrhea surge in quake-hit Venezuelan communities as humanitarian crisis builds

    Chronic illness and diarrheal diseases are surging in Venezuela's earthquake-affected areas, with overcrowded living conditions and poor sanitation exacerbating health risks. The United Nations has launched a $300 million aid appeal for 1.3 million people in urgent need, as nongovernmental organizations and field hospitals provide critical support in La Guaira and Catia La Mar.

  • HEALTHJul 9 · 21:12 UTCWPLG LOCAL 10 MIAMI
    Chronic illness and diarrhea surge in quake-hit Venezuelan communities as humanitarian crisis builds

    Chronic illness and diarrhea cases have surged in Venezuelan communities affected by recent earthquakes, exacerbating a humanitarian crisis. The United Nations has launched a $300 million aid appeal, with NGOs providing critical support in La Guaira state, where displaced residents face overcrowded conditions and limited access to healthcare.

  • WORLDJul 9 · 17:57 UTCWPLG LOCAL 10 MIAMI
    Helping Venezuela: Miami mayor honors search-and-rescue team’s service in La Guaira

    Miami Mayor Eileen Higgins honored the Miami Department of Fire-Rescue team for their search-and-rescue efforts in La Guaira, Venezuela, following 7.2- and 7.5-magnitude earthquakes. The U.S. State Department deployed 79 members of Florida Task Force 2, who searched rubble in the hardest-hit area and returned safely despite risks.

  • WORLDJul 9 · 00:54 UTCWTOP DC
    On La Guaira’s beaches, Venezuela quake survivors improvise showers and toilets amid water shortages

    Thousands in Venezuela's La Guaira are struggling with water shortages and sanitation after earthquakes damaged infrastructure, forcing families to use beaches for hygiene. Over 18,000 people are displaced, living in temporary shelters or public spaces, while the government and aid groups distribute emergency supplies.

  • WORLDJul 9 · 00:54 UTCWPLG LOCAL 10 MIAMI
    On La Guaira’s beaches, Venezuela quake survivors improvise showers and toilets amid water shortages

    Thousands of Venezuelans in La Guaira are struggling with water shortages and sanitation after recent earthquakes, leading to improvised showers and toilets on beaches. Over 18,000 people are displaced, living in temporary shelters or public spaces, while the government and aid groups distribute emergency supplies.

  • WORLDJul 9 · 00:20 UTCSEATTLE TIMES
    On La Guaira’s beaches, Venezuela quake survivors improvise showers and toilets amid water shortages

    Thousands of people in Venezuela affected by recent earthquakes are struggling with water shortages and improvised sanitation facilities. Survivors in La Guaira have resorted to creating makeshift showers and toilets due to disrupted hygiene services.

  • WORLDJul 8 · 12:34 UTCFRANCE 24
    #Venezuela: La Guaira's mass #graves take in unclaimed bodies

    Venezuela is burying unclaimed bodies from twin earthquakes that struck on June 24. Mass graves are being dug in La Guaira, one of the hardest-hit areas, as the search for victims continues.

  • WORLDJul 8 · 02:21 UTCLE MONDE (EN)
    In Venezuela, hope of finding survivors after the twin earthquakes gives way to mourning

    In Venezuela, hope of finding survivors after twin earthquakes has shifted to mourning. Volunteers are attempting to recover bodies from a collapsed building in La Guaira.

  • WORLDJul 7 · 05:23 UTCAP NEWS
    Yacht owners and public housing residents once shared Venezuela’s coast. Now they share its ruin

    A 2026 earthquake in Caraballeda, Venezuela, destroyed both luxury and public housing, displacing 17,000 people and killing over 3,500. Survivors now rely on a government criticized for its response, with housing politicized under the ruling party led by acting President Delcy Rodríguez.

  • WORLDJul 6 · 19:50 UTCCOURTHOUSE NEWS
    As quake rescue effort winds down, Venezuelans are left alone to recover their dead

    Venezuelans are struggling to recover the dead nearly two weeks after twin earthquakes, with families like Noel Márquez's forced to use bare hands and basic tools to extract bodies from rubble due to a lack of state-provided equipment. International rescue teams are preparing to leave as no new survivors are expected, leaving locals to handle the grim task of recovery amid advanced decomposition of remains.

  • WORLDJul 6 · 19:10 UTCKOAA NBC5 COLORADO SPRINGS
    As quake rescue effort winds down, Venezuelans are left alone to recover their dead

    Venezuelans are left to recover their dead by hand after twin earthquakes, with families like Noel Mrquez's describing the inability to access heavy machinery for rescue efforts. International teams are departing as decomposing bodies complicate recovery, and authorities focus on displaced people rather than aiding families searching for remains.

  • WORLDJul 6 · 17:44 UTCWPLG LOCAL 10 MIAMI
    As quake rescue effort winds down, Venezuelans are left alone to recover their dead

    Venezuelans are struggling to recover the remains of loved ones after twin earthquakes, with families left without government assistance to extract bodies from rubble. International rescue teams are preparing to leave as no more survivors are expected, leaving residents to handle the grim task of decomposition-advanced remains.

  • WORLDJul 6 · 17:44 UTCWDIV CLICKONDETROIT
    As quake rescue effort winds down, Venezuelans are left alone to recover their dead

    After Venezuela's twin earthquakes, survivors like Noel Márquez are forced to recover loved ones' remains without government assistance as international rescue teams prepare to leave. The death toll has reached 3,342, with many bodies still trapped under rubble due to lack of equipment and delayed response.

  • WORLDJul 5 · 21:50 UTCSCMP CHINA
    Venezuela leader vows ‘no social unrest here’ as earthquakes death toll passes 3,000

    Venezuela's interim president, Delcy Rodriguez, vowed there would be no social unrest following earthquakes that killed over 3,000 people and caused widespread destruction, particularly in La Guaira. The June 24 earthquakes left thousands homeless and missing, with Rodriguez emphasizing 'deep social solidarity' in the aftermath.

  • WORLDJul 5 · 20:55 UTCMERCOPRESS
    Venezuela shifts to clearing rubble and recovering bodies as rescue teams depart

    Venezuela has transitioned to rubble clearance and body recovery after international rescue teams left following the June 24 twin earthquake. Local groups like volunteers, firefighters, and civil defense are now handling the efforts in La Guaira, where 2,954 deaths and over 16,500 injuries have been reported.

  • WORLDJul 5 · 12:50 UTCDAWN
    Venezuela quake death toll rises to nearly 3,000; foreign rescue teams begin winding down operations

    Venezuela's twin earthquakes killed nearly 3,000 people as of Saturday, with 50,000 estimated missing, primarily impacting the La Guaira area. International rescue teams are ending operations after the critical 72-hour window, while families continue recovering bodies. The UN reported $6.7 billion in damages, and public anger grows over the government's delayed response.

  • WORLDJul 5 · 08:53 UTCAP NEWS
    AP photographer captures the aftermath of two earthquakes in Venezuela

    AP photographer Matias Delacroix captured a photo of a damaged apartment building in La Guaira, Venezuela, two days after an earthquake. The image highlights a single illuminated room amid darkness, symbolizing hope in the aftermath of the disaster.

  • WORLDJul 5 · 00:36 UTCWSVN MIAMI
    GEM volunteers continue relief efforts for Venezuela earthquake victims as death toll nears 3,000

    Global Empowerment Mission (GEM) volunteers continue packing relief supplies for Venezuela earthquake victims, with nearly 3,000 deaths reported and over 40,000 people missing. Rescue efforts are ongoing in the state of La Guaira, and GEM is seeking donations of non-perishable foods, hygiene products, and shelter materials.

  • WORLDJul 4 · 20:58 UTCSCMP CHINA
    Venezuela quake death toll rises to nearly 3,000

    Venezuela's twin earthquakes have killed 2,954 people as of Saturday, with the death toll increasing by over 300 since Friday. The June 24 disaster, which occurred near La Guaira, has left thousands homeless and tens of thousands missing. International rescue teams are reducing search efforts for survivors.

  • WORLDJul 4 · 08:41 UTCFRANCE 24
    Foreign rescue workers help with recovering Venezuela's quake victims

    Foreign rescue workers assist in recovering victims of Venezuela's double earthquakes, which caused 2,645 deaths and over 12,000 injuries, with most fatalities in La Guaira.

  • WORLDJul 3 · 22:37 UTCLE MONDE (EN)
    'Many rescuers left without helping us': After the earthquakes in Venezuela, a family's despair as they dig through the rubble with their bare hands

    The Graradoz family in Venezuela is desperately digging through rubble with their bare hands to locate three relatives trapped under a collapsed building after an earthquake. They expressed frustration as many rescuers did not assist them.

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