Venezuela Quake Death Toll Reaches 1,450 Amid Rescue Efforts

Published on 6/28/2026

Venezuela Quake Death Toll Reaches 1,450 Amid Rescue Efforts

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The death toll from two earthquakes in Venezuela has reached at least 1,450, with significant devastation reported in La Guaira state. As of Saturday, 3,150 people were injured, 12,721 displaced, and 774 buildings collapsed. An estimated 50,000 people remain unaccounted for, though a slight decrease from the previous day's figure of 55,000. The situation affects an already troubled political and economic landscape in Venezuela.