Venezuela Reels From Deadly Earthquakes, Toll Climbs to 164
WHO:
[10:53 AM EDT] - CBS News - Venezuelan artists, including Danny Ocean and Lasso, are using social media to spread the word for help after the earthquakes, expressing their heartbreak over the situation.
[10:53 AM EDT] - CBS News - Journalist Tony Frangie was in a Caracas elevator when the first earthquake struck and described the experience as "quite terrifying."
[10:53 AM EDT] - CBS News - La Guaira resident Antonio Bermudez escaped his building before it collapsed and described the shaking as starting "all of a sudden."
[10:53 AM EDT] - CBS News - Larry Rojas, a resident, stated, "We have nothing, right now we have nothing, not even the strength or the courage to go in there."
[10:53 AM EDT] - CBS News - La Guaira resident Yilsmaris Blanco described the destruction, stating, "everything, everything collapsed."
[10:53 AM EDT] - CBS News - Larry Rojas, a resident, reported that his family was trapped in a collapsed building and expressed, "We have nothing, right now we have nothing, not even the strength or the courage to go in there."
[10:53 AM EDT] - CBS News - Venezuela's Acting President Delcy Rodríguez reported on the situation.
[10:53 AM EDT] - CBS News - Journalist Tony Frangie recounted his experience during the earthquakes.
[10:53 AM EDT] - CBS News - La Guaira resident Antonio Bermudez described his escape from a collapsing building.
[10:53 AM EDT] - CBS News - Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced U.S. assistance.
[10:53 AM EDT] - CBS News - Jose Pacheco, operations chief of the United Rescue Group of Venezuela, commented on the aftermath.
WHAT:
[10:53 AM EDT] - Fox News - The death toll from the earthquakes has risen to at least 235 people, with over 4,300 injured.
[10:53 AM EDT] - NBC News - Hundreds of people are reported missing under the rubble, as noted by NBC News reporter Ana Vanessa Herrero.
[10:53 AM EDT] - CBS News - The U.S. is sending elite search teams to Venezuela to assist in finding and rescuing survivors among the rubble.
[10:53 AM EDT] - Fox News - The death toll has risen to at least 235 people due to the earthquakes in Venezuela.
[10:53 AM EDT] - MLB.com - The death toll is feared to reach the thousands as rescue efforts continue.
[10:53 AM EDT] - CBS News - The U.S. is sending elite search teams to Venezuela to assist in finding and rescuing survivors among the rubble.
[10:53 AM EDT] - NBC News - Hundreds of people are reported missing under the rubble, as noted by NBC News reporter Ana Vanessa Herrero.
[10:53 AM EDT] - Fox News - The death toll has risen to at least 235 people due to the earthquakes in Venezuela.
[10:53 AM EDT] - MLB.com - The death toll is feared to reach the thousands as rescue efforts continue.
[10:53 AM EDT] - CBS News - The U.S. is sending elite search teams to Venezuela to assist in finding and rescuing survivors among the rubble.
[10:53 AM EDT] - NBC News - Hundreds of people are reported missing under the rubble, as noted by NBC News reporter Ana Vanessa Herrero.
[10:53 AM EDT] - Fox News - The death toll has risen to at least 235 people due to the earthquakes in Venezuela.
[10:53 AM EDT] - MLB.com - The death toll is feared to reach the thousands as rescue efforts continue.
[10:53 AM EDT] - CBS News - The U.S. is sending elite search teams to Venezuela to assist in finding and rescuing survivors among the rubble.
[10:53 AM EDT] - NBC News - Hundreds of people are reported missing under the rubble, as noted by NBC News reporter Ana Vanessa Herrero.
[10:53 AM EDT] - CBS News - The earthquakes caused significant destruction, with many buildings reduced to rubble and large cracks visible in others.
[10:53 AM EDT] - CBS News - The death toll has risen to at least 1,000 injured after the earthquakes struck Venezuela.
[10:53 AM EDT] - CBS News - The earthquakes sparked tsunami alerts.
[10:53 AM EDT] - CBS News - The earthquakes caused significant destruction, with many buildings reduced to rubble and large cracks visible in others.
[10:53 AM EDT] - CBS News - Photos show buildings with large cracks and fallen walls, and much of the area has no electricity and lacks access to water.
[10:53 AM EDT] - CBS News - The death toll has risen to at least 1,000 injured after the earthquakes struck Venezuela.
[10:53 AM EDT] - CBS News - The earthquakes sparked tsunami alerts.
[10:53 AM EDT] - CBS News - Jose Pacheco stated that La Guaira needs "help, above all technical help," calling for specialized teams from Caracas.
[10:53 AM EDT] - CBS News - Journalist Tony Frangie mentioned that he was supposed to graduate from his MBA program on a Friday, but that event is "definitely suspended."
[10:53 AM EDT] - CBS News - At least 164 people were killed and more than 900 injured due to the earthquakes.
[10:53 AM EDT] - CBS News - Two earthquakes with magnitudes of 7.2 and 7.5 struck Venezuela.
[10:53 AM EDT] - CBS News - The earthquakes were the strongest to hit Venezuela in over a century.
[10:53 AM EDT] - CBS News - A state of emergency was declared by Rodríguez.
[10:53 AM EDT] - CBS News - The U.S. is deploying search teams, medical resources, and humanitarian aid to Venezuela.
WHERE:
[10:53 AM EDT] - Bloomberg Markets - The coastal city of Catia La Mar and the coastal state of La Guaira experienced widespread destruction due to the earthquakes.
[10:53 AM EDT] - CBS News - The neighborhood of El Junquito was mentioned as experiencing severe destruction, with buildings crumbling into clouds of smoke.
[10:53 AM EDT] - CBS News - The earthquakes were felt in parts of Colombia and Brazil.
[10:53 AM EDT] - CBS News - The neighborhood of El Junquito was mentioned as experiencing severe destruction, with buildings crumbling into clouds of smoke.
[10:53 AM EDT] - CBS News - The earthquakes were felt in parts of Colombia and Brazil.
[10:53 AM EDT] - CBS News - The earthquakes struck west of Caracas, particularly affecting La Guaira, a state on Venezuela's northern coast.
[10:53 AM EDT] - CBS News - The neighborhood of Catia La Mar was mentioned as having significant destruction.
WHEN:
[10:53 AM EDT] - CBS News - The earthquakes occurred on a Wednesday evening.
WHY:
[10:53 AM EDT] - CBS News - The earthquakes were caused by tectonic activity, as indicated by the magnitudes reported.
HOW:
[10:53 AM EDT] - Fox News - The Trump administration has pledged $150 million in aid and is deploying U.S. Navy warships to Venezuela following the earthquakes.
[10:53 AM EDT] - Fox News - The Trump administration has pledged $150 million in aid and is deploying U.S. Navy warships to Venezuela following the earthquakes.
[10:53 AM EDT] - Fox News - The Trump administration has pledged $150 million in aid and is deploying U.S. Navy warships to Venezuela following the earthquakes.
[10:53 AM EDT] - Fox News - The Trump administration has pledged $150 million in aid and is deploying U.S. Navy warships to Venezuela following the earthquakes.
[10:53 AM EDT] - WTNH - A Stamford-based global relief non-profit organization is preparing to provide emergency medical aid and supplies to survivors in Venezuela.
[10:53 AM EDT] - CBS News - Jose Pacheco, operations chief of the United Rescue Group of Venezuela, stated he had never seen anything like the aftermath of these earthquakes in his 30 years of experience.
[10:53 AM EDT] - CBS News - Jose Pacheco, operations chief of the United Rescue Group of Venezuela, stated he had never seen anything like the aftermath of these earthquakes in his 30 years of experience.
[10:53 AM EDT] - CBS News - The earthquakes were shallow, only about six miles deep, creating "more violent shaking at the surface."
[10:53 AM EDT] - CBS News - The earthquakes occurred within a minute of each other, which limited evacuation time for many people.
(UPDATED June 26, 2026 13:36 UTC)
The death toll from the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela has risen to at least 235 people, with over 4,300 injured and hundreds more reported missing under the rubble. In response to this tragedy, the Trump administration has pledged $150 million in aid and is deploying U.S. Navy warships to assist in the recovery efforts. Additionally, elite search teams are being sent to help find and rescue survivors trapped beneath the debris.
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(UPDATED June 26, 2026 10:05 UTC)
The death toll from the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela has risen to at least 235, with fears that it could reach the thousands as rescue efforts continue and hundreds remain missing under the rubble. In response to the crisis, the Trump administration has pledged $150 million in aid and is deploying U.S. Navy warships to assist in the recovery efforts. Additionally, elite search teams from the U.S. are being sent to help find and rescue survivors, as reported by various news outlets.
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(UPDATED June 26, 2026 08:09 UTC)
The death toll from the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela has risen to at least 235, with fears that it could reach the thousands as rescue efforts continue. Hundreds of people remain missing under the rubble, prompting the U.S. to send elite search teams to assist in finding survivors. In response to the disaster, the Trump administration has pledged $150 million in aid and is deploying U.S. Navy warships to the region.
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(UPDATED June 26, 2026 04:19 UTC)
The death toll from the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela has risen to at least 235 people, and fears are growing that it could reach the thousands as rescue efforts continue. In response to this tragedy, Trump has pledged $150 million in aid and is deploying U.S. Navy warships to assist with the relief efforts. As the situation unfolds, the international community is closely monitoring the developments in the region.
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(UPDATED June 26, 2026 01:40 UTC)
Venezuelan artists, including Danny Ocean and Lasso, are turning to social media to raise awareness and express their heartbreak following devastating earthquakes that have left hundreds missing under the rubble in the coastal city of Catia La Mar and the coastal state of La Guaira. In response to the crisis, the U.S. is deploying elite search teams to assist in locating survivors, while a Stamford-based global relief non-profit organization is gearing up to deliver emergency medical aid and supplies to those affected. As the situation unfolds, the efforts of both local artists and international organizations highlight the urgent need for support in the region.
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(UPDATED June 25, 2026 21:27 UTC)
A series of powerful earthquakes have struck Venezuela, causing significant destruction and leaving at least 1,000 people injured, with many buildings reduced to rubble and large cracks visible in others. Residents like Antonio Bermudez described the terrifying moment the shaking began, while journalist Tony Frangie recounted his own harrowing experience trapped in an elevator during the quake. The devastation has led to tsunami alerts, and Jose Pacheco, operations chief of the United Rescue Group of Venezuela, noted that in his three decades of experience, he has never witnessed anything like the aftermath of these earthquakes.
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(UPDATED June 25, 2026 19:35 UTC)
In the neighborhood of El Junquito, devastating earthquakes have left buildings crumbling and residents in despair, with one local, Yilsmaris Blanco, describing the scene as "everything, everything collapsed." Larry Rojas, another resident, shared the harrowing experience of his family being trapped in a collapsed building, saying, "We have nothing, right now we have nothing, not even the strength or the courage to go in there." Jose Pacheco, operations chief of the United Rescue Group of Venezuela, remarked that in his thirty years of experience, he had never witnessed destruction of this magnitude.
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(UPDATED June 25, 2026 17:39 UTC)
The death toll from the recent earthquakes in Venezuela has risen to at least 1,000, with tsunami alerts issued in the aftermath. Jose Pacheco has called for urgent assistance, particularly technical help, for La Guaira, while journalist Tony Frangie reported that his MBA graduation ceremony has been suspended due to the disaster. The earthquakes, which were felt in parts of Colombia and Brazil, were shallow at about six miles deep, resulting in more violent shaking at the surface.
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(UPDATED June 25, 2026 15:52 UTC)
In a devastating series of earthquakes that struck west of Caracas, at least 164 people have lost their lives and over 900 have been injured, making this the strongest seismic event Venezuela has experienced in more than a century. Acting President Delcy Rodríguez has declared a state of emergency, while Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that the U.S. is deploying search teams, medical resources, and humanitarian aid to assist in the aftermath. Eyewitness accounts from residents like Antonio Bermudez highlight the chaos, as many struggled to escape collapsing buildings in the heavily affected area of La Guaira.