Venezuela earthquake death toll rises to 235

Venezuelans searched for survivors beneath collapsed buildings on Thursday (June 25, 2026) and rescue teams raced to northern areas rocked by a pair of powerful earthquakes that officials say killed around 235 people and left at least 4,300 people injured.“Unfortunately we have received around 235 patients who arrive without vital signs or die when they arrive at our health facilities,” Health Minister Carlos Alvarado told state media on Thursday.The number of dead and injured is expected to rise with thousands reported missing after the 7.2- and 7.5-magnitude earthquakes that struck on Wednesday (June 24, 2026) evening, which was among the strongest in Venezuela in more than a century and was felt throughout the region.Thousands were reported missing and buildings were evacuated as far…

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