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IN PHOTOS | Venezuela earthquakes: Death toll rises to 920 as rescue efforts intensify

Updated On: 27 June, 2026 05:30 PM IST | Anushree Gaikwad

Three days after powerful twin earthquakes of magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 struck Venezuela, the death toll has climbed to at least 920, according to National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez, as rescue operations continue across the worst-hit regions. (Pics/ AFP) (Text: AP)

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Authorities and volunteers are racing against time, as aid agencies say the first 48 to 72 hours are critical for locating survivors. (Pics/ AFP)
Authorities and volunteers are racing against time, as aid agencies say the first 48 to 72 hours are critical for locating survivors. (Pics/ AFP)
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In La Guaira, the epicentre of destruction, members of the Cuerpo Especializado de Mitigacion a Emergencias y Desastres (CEMED) and civil protection teams are still searching through collapsed buildings, with hopes of finding survivors diminishing by the hour. Rescue workers are being assisted by international teams as the scale of devastation overwhelms local resources

In La Guaira, the epicentre of destruction, members of the Cuerpo Especializado de Mitigacion a Emergencias y Desastres (CEMED) and civil protection teams are still searching through collapsed buildings, with hopes of finding survivors diminishing by the hour. Rescue workers are being assisted by international teams as the scale of devastation overwhelms local resources

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Officials estimate that more than 51,000 people are still missing, while over 3,300 have been injured

Officials estimate that more than 51,000 people are still missing, while over 3,300 have been injured

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Residents, many of whom have lost access to communication networks, are also searching independently for loved ones amid limited state rescue presence in severely affected areas

Residents, many of whom have lost access to communication networks, are also searching independently for loved ones amid limited state rescue presence in severely affected areas

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Authorities have restricted access to La Guaira, requiring official permits for entry, citing congestion and security concerns hampering ongoing rescue operations. The move comes as traffic and crowds continue to disrupt emergency response efforts in several locations

Authorities have restricted access to La Guaira, requiring official permits for entry, citing congestion and security concerns hampering ongoing rescue operations. The move comes as traffic and crowds continue to disrupt emergency response efforts in several locations

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Residents, however, say government rescue teams remain insufficient compared to the scale of destruction.

Residents, however, say government rescue teams remain insufficient compared to the scale of destruction.

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