In the wake of the devastating seismic doublet that struck Venezuela on June 24, 2026, rescue teams achieved a miraculous feat: two men were pulled alive from the rubble after being trapped for over 30 hours. This story of survival shines as a beacon of hope amidst a tragedy that has claimed hundreds of lives.
Two powerful earthquakes of magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 struck Venezuela with only 39 seconds apart, causing the collapse of dozens of buildings in Caracas and the northern coast. Acting President Delcy Rodríguez declared a state of emergency while rescue teams search for survivors among the rubble. La Guaira Airport suffered severe damage and remains closed.
Two powerful earthquakes of magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 struck Venezuela with only 39 seconds between them, causing buildings to collapse in Caracas and La Guaira. The acting president Delcy Rodríguez declared a state of emergency while the international community mobilizes humanitarian aid.
Alfredo S. Quiroga
