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Venezuela quake survivors seek food, shelter as toll rises to nearly 2,000
Published 2 July 2026 ยท us
A miraculous rescue saw a three-year-old boy pulled alive from rubble six days after devastating earthquakes struck Venezuela. Tens of thousands are still desperately seeking
A miraculous rescue saw a three-year-old boy pulled alive from rubble six days after devastating earthquakes struck Venezuela. Tens of thousands are still desperately seeking food and shelter amidst widespread shortages and broken services. With nearly 2,000 confirmed dead and thousands missing, the nation grapples with the aftermath of one of Latin America's worst seismic disasters, facing immense humanitarian challenges and a strained economy.
Published: July 2, 2026 โข 8:28 AM IST ยท Updated: July 2, 2026 โข 9:03 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
Key points
A miraculous rescue saw a three-year-old boy pulled alive from rubble six days after devastating earthquakes struck Venezuela.
Tens of thousands are still desperately seeking food and shelter amidst widespread shortages and broken services.
With nearly 2,000 confirmed dead and thousands missing, the nation grapples with the aftermath of one of Latin America's worst seismic disasters, facing immense humanitarian challenges and a strained economy.