Venezuela Live Updates: Rescuers Search for Quake Survivors as Leader Calls to ‘Militarize’ Area
NYT > World News·June 26, 2026

Venezuela's President Delcy Rodríguez reports that two powerful earthquakes have resulted in 589 deaths and nearly 3,000 injuries. Hundreds of people remain missing or trapped under rubble, prompting a search and rescue effort. The United States and Mexico are among the countries providing support to Venezuela in the aftermath of the disaster. Rescuers are working to locate survivors as the government considers measures to address the crisis.
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