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Thousands Remain Missing as Death Toll from Venezuelan Quakes Tops 3,300

HeadlineJul 06, 2026

The confirmed death toll from Venezuela’s devastating twin earthquakes rose to more than 3,300 on Sunday, with thousands remaining missing, as officials began to bury the bodies of dozens of unidentified victims. Thousands have been left homeless primarily in the region of La Guaira. Meanwhile, the U.S.-backed government of interim Venezuelan President Delcy Rodríguez is defending its actions in the aftermath of the quakes as survivors and residents decry what they’ve described as a ​delayed ​and ⁠inadequate response to the disaster.

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