June 30, 2026 9:34 AM

Survivors decry slow aid after deadly Venezuela quakes

Frustration rose across Venezuela over a lack of government help in areas struck by deadly twin earthquakes five days ago, with miracle rescues increasingly rare and the death toll hitting more than 1,700 on Monday. Among the casualties are believed to be as many as 140 people deported from the United States, including children, who were staying at a hotel that was toppled by Wednesday's back-to-back 7.2- and 7.5-magnitude quakes. On the fifth day of rescue efforts, the government tally showed...

June 25, 2026 3:38 PM

World leaders express solidarity with Venezuela after deadly earthquakes

Several world leaders on Thursday expressed solidarity with the people of Venezuela and offered aid following the devastating earthquakes that have claimed the lives of 32 people and injured over 700 people. US President Donald Trump has expressed Washington's support for Venezuela and said that he has directed US government agencies to get ready to move quickly. "The two major earthquakes that just hit the great people of Venezuela are both massive in scale and have left a devastating number ...

June 25, 2026 10:13 AM

US says it is mobilizing assistance for Venezuela after earthquakes

The U.S. said late on Wednesday it was in touch with Venezuelan authorities following strong earthquakes and was mobilizing assistance for the South American nation. "We're in touch with the authorities and mobilizing assistance," Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau said on X. He said the earthquakes were "devastating." Strong earthquakes struck west of Venezuela's capital on Wednesday afternoon, toppling buildings in Caracas, trapping people in the rubble and prompting scientists to ...