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Venezuela Quake Toll Passes 1,450

Venezuela Quake Toll Passes 1,450

The death toll from Venezuela's twin earthquakes climbed to more than 1,450 on Sunday, with nearly 70,000 people still missing as rescue teams from around the world raced against time.

A father and his young son were pulled alive from the rubble after four days, offering a glimmer of hope amid widespread devastation.

Looting broke out in the hardest-hit areas, and the government of interim President Delcy Rodriguez faced fierce criticism for its slow and politicized response.

International aid, including U.S. federal search-and-rescue teams, poured into the country as the 96-hour window for finding survivors rapidly closed.

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Venezuela
Country in South America
La Guaira
City in Vargas state, Venezuela
Delcy Rodríguez
Acting President of Venezuela since 2026