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The Consulate General of Portugal in Caracas states that it assisted over 300 people affected by the earthquakes in La Guaira. The requests concern lost documents or deaths to report.
Families of 146 Venezuelan refugees who died in earthquakes in the coastal province of La Guaira two months ago are demanding an apology and compensation from the government.
Venezuelan migrants in the US are experiencing long-distance mourning, identifying loved ones lost in the La Guaira earthquake via video call, compounded by the pain of exile and immigration bureaucracy.
A second and stronger earthquake has struck La Guaira, Venezuela, with the USGS revising its assessment to place the epicenter in Catia La Mar.
Venezuelan coastal towns such as Chichiriviche de la Costa, Puerto Cruz, and Cepe have been largely isolated since an earthquake struck on June 24.
The telecom sector in Venezuela has made significant efforts to restore internet access in La Guaira following a disaster.
A baby was born during a violent earthquake in La Guaira, Venezuela, on June 24, with the umbilical cord reportedly cut using nail clippers by phone light as the family sought safety.
Seventeen days after two earthquakes struck La Guaira, Venezuela, families are still actively searching for victims, holding onto hope of finding them alive or dead.
Nicolasito, the son of Venezuelan President Maduro, faced the anger and grief of survivors in La Guaira who had lost their homes and family members, an incident recorded by a Norwegian crew.
The death toll from recent powerful earthquakes in Venezuela has risen to over 3680, with rescue efforts focusing on clearing debris. The Turkish Red Crescent has delivered hygiene kits to survivors in La Guaira.
Residents of La Guaira, Venezuela, are criticizing military personnel for allegedly looting homes following recent earthquakes, with survivors claiming soldiers carried stolen goods in their vehicles.
Venezuela reportedly turned away rescue teams, with the state of La Guaira identified as a hub for drug trafficking and money laundering.
With thousands missing and homeless in La Guaira, Venezuela's interim President Delcy responded to criticism over disaster management and announced the formation of a new military unit.
In the 'ground zero' area of La Guaira, Venezuela, particularly at the El Jurel building in Playa Grande, residents hold onto hope despite severe damage from a natural disaster, with one person expressing uncertainty about their daughter's fate.
Experts express pessimism in the search for a nine-year-old boy among the rubble in La Guaira, attributing the survival of many to 'life triangles' formed by debris.
General Kevin Jarrard, commander of a US rescue operation in La Guaira, expressed his desire to remain in the country, according to an interview with 'La Vanguardia'.
What one aerial image of a collapsed building tells us about the aftermath of an earthquake in La Guaira, Venezuela.
A representative for 'Jugend Eine Welt' reports from La Guaira, Venezuela, describing the city as the epicenter of a catastrophe with the 'smell of death' and severely traumatized residents following recent earthquakes.
Nearly a week after two devastating earthquakes hit Venezuela, dramatic security camera footage has emerged showing the moment the tremors struck. In the video filmed in La Guaira, the region hit-hardest by the quakes, people can be seen fleeing in panic as cracks open in the ground, while in the background several buildings collapse.
A two-year-old boy was pulled alive from the rubble in Venezuela, six days after devastating twin earthquakes struck the region. The miraculous rescue has brought a glimmer of hope amidst the destruction.
Deadly earthquakes in Venezuela have caused an acute shortage of food, water, and shelter, leading to a severe humanitarian crisis in areas like La Guaira. Rescue teams have been active, including the successful rescue of a 3-year-old child six days after the quakes, as millions who left the country feel the emotional impact of the disaster.
Tens of thousands remain missing and over 1,700 are dead following earthquakes in Venezuela, with relatives in La Guaira criticizing authorities for their slow and inadequate response.
Venezuela's La Guaira port has resumed operations after repairs and is receiving humanitarian aid for earthquake victims, the US military said Monday.
Carmen León, president of the Canary Union of La Guaira, shared her harrowing experience of saving her family during a double earthquake in Venezuela by breaking down a door.
The death toll from recent earthquakes in Venezuela has risen to over 1,700, with thousands injured and tens of thousands missing. International rescue teams and humanitarian aid are being mobilized as efforts to find survivors become increasingly desperate.
The death toll from the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela has reached at least 1,450, with over 50,000 missing, as rescue operations continue with international and local support. Public anger is growing over the government's response, while many citizens are organizing self-help efforts.
A medical team set out from the capital to rescue people in the hardest-hit part of the disaster zone, La Guaira. They found silence in the ruins instead.
Foreign search and rescue teams have arrived at the 'ground zero' in La Guaira, Venezuela, where the local population continues to demonstrate solidarity and resilience in efforts to rescue loved ones from the rubble after an earthquake.
Venezuela has deployed 14,000 security forces and welcomed 1,600 foreign rescuers from 10 additional nations to assist in urgent search efforts for quake survivors in La Guaira.
South Korea announced it will provide $5 million in humanitarian assistance to Venezuela following two powerful earthquakes that struck the country's northern region, with the aid to be delivered through international organizations. Meanwhile, the aftermath of the magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 quakes continues to unfold, with 50,000 people still missing and the death toll reaching 920, particularly in the coastal area of La Guaira.
Venezuela is grappling with what is described as an 'unnatural disaster,' with reports highlighting the severe impact on areas like La Guaira. The BBC reported from one of the worst-hit regions, detailing the ongoing crisis.
Venezuela is grappling with the aftermath of recent earthquakes, experiencing widespread desperation and looting of destroyed businesses for food, medicine, and appliances. Experts warn of a 20% chance of a magnitude 6 or greater aftershock.
Strong earthquakes have caused widespread destruction in northern Venezuela, particularly in La Guaira, leaving hundreds trapped under rubble and claiming nearly 190 lives. Croatian Prime Minister Plenković has stated that no Croatians were among the casualties and that Croatia is considering providing aid to the affected country.
Portuguese and Luso-Venezuelans in La Guaira, the area most affected by two recent earthquakes, have managed to contact their families, reporting significant damage and a lack of rescue resources.
La devastazione dei palazzi sul Mar dei Caraibi: nel 1999 mentre si votava la costituzione bolivariana qui l’alluvione fece strage
Hélder Teixeira, a Portuguese descendant, recounted a 'complicated' scene after an earthquake in Venezuela, having left his home with his five-month-old son, as the Portuguese community attempts to locate missing persons in La Guaira.
Aerial footage from La Guaira, Venezuela, shows the extensive destruction and the city's transformation into a 'ghost town' following powerful earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 on the Richter scale.
La Guaira is among the most affected areas, with active fires and destroyed buildings. In Caracas, the population is camping outdoors and rescue efforts are underway throughout the country.
El estado alberga el principal aeropuerto internacional del país, el Internacional Simón Bolívar
Two months after devastating earthquakes struck La Guaira, Venezuela, killing at least 138 Portuguese citizens, survivors report ongoing hardships and insufficient humanitarian aid.
Two months after two earthquakes struck Venezuela, over 12,500 people are still living in temporary camps in La Guaira, struggling with the loss of loved ones and homes.
More than a month after deadly earthquakes, the coastal region of La Guaira, once Venezuela’s main gateway, remains completely unrecognizable.
Se por um lado a tragédia levou "absolutamente tudo", mostrou também "a verdadeira cara das pessoas, o lado humano". Luso-venezuelanos partilham a sensação de que "tudo está parado".
Venezuelan authorities have confirmed 4,829 fatalities from earthquakes on June 24, with more bodies still being recovered from rubble in La Guaira, indicating the death toll could rise further.
Volunteers from the Greek Red Cross are on the front lines of humanitarian efforts in Venezuela, assisting local Red Cross teams in La Guaira amidst scenes of widespread destruction.
An expert spent years warning that flawed reconstruction after the 1999 La Guaira mudslides and continued building in high-risk areas left Venezuela vulnerable to disasters.
In La Guaira, Venezuela, volunteers have transformed a fast-food restaurant into an emergency clinic to provide medical assistance following an earthquake.
Luis, 13, survived the earthquake in La Guaira, while many of his neighbors died. His mother, Lis, desperately tried to enter the building to find her son.
The Turkish Red Crescent (Kızılay) has delivered 1,000 hygiene kits to survivors of the recent powerful earthquakes in Venezuela. In cooperation with the Venezuelan Red Cross, Kız...
The official death toll from the recent earthquakes in Venezuela has surpassed 3,500, with thousands more displaced and rescue efforts transitioning to recovery as survivors share their harrowing experiences.
Venezuelan baseball star Eliezer Alfonzo has set up his own rescue operation in La Guaira, Venezuela, to search for his wife and daughter, highlighting the high costs of such efforts.
Temporary shelters in Venezuela are currently housing 10,702 people following the June 24 earthquakes, which have resulted in nearly 3,000 deaths and left the La Guaira region in ruins, with the Portuguese community significantly affected.
The death toll from the recent earthquakes in Venezuela has risen to 2,645, with over 12,500 injured and more than 50,000 still missing. Anguished families are demanding help with recovering victims and identifying bodies at makeshift morgues.
Delcy Rodríguez denounces that "media laboratories" sowed chaos in La Guaira
Emergency relief is becoming the focus in Venezuela’s La Guaira state as aid stations distribute food.
A medical student in La Guaira, Venezuela, has transformed an abandoned McDonald's, left vacant after an earthquake, into a makeshift field hospital complete with an improvised operating room, demonstrating resilience in saving lives.
The task for a group of volunteers in their 20s is the management of a shelter for survivors of earthquakes that struck hardest in the Venezuelan state of La Guaira.
Four police officers have been arrested for looting during rescue and humanitarian aid operations following recent earthquakes in Venezuela. Meanwhile, a Venezuelan man in La Guaira shared his miraculous survival story, having been trapped in the rubble with his son and mother after previously surviving the 1999 landslides.
The port of La Guaira in Venezuela has become an open-air morgue, receiving many victims of the recent earthquake as hospital morgues are full, raising fears of epidemics among workers handling thousands of bodies.
Five days after twin earthquakes struck Venezuela, the coastal municipality of La Guaira is still in shock and reeling from the devastating aftermath, with reports from the destroyed coastline highlighting the extensive damage.
Rescuers in Venezuela are in a final push to find survivors after a series of earthquakes, as the death toll rises to 1,719 and anger mounts over the response. International aid efforts are intensifying, with teams from various countries arriving to assist.
Search for deportees from US continues in the rubble of the hotel they were taken to in Venezuela's La Guaira city.
Venezuela's La Guaira state bore the brunt of the earthquake damage, bringing memories of a 1999 disaster that became President Hugo Chávez's first major test. Now, it's the acting leader's challenge.
Rescuers are continuing their search for survivors at a collapsed building in La Guaira, where at least 1,700 people are confirmed dead, with hopes remaining for more to be found alive.
Approximately 100 US Air Force soldiers are already in Venezuela to support local authorities, with an additional detachment of about 130 Marines expected to arrive at the port of La Guaira to strengthen aid efforts.
Venezuela's twin earthquakes have claimed 1,430 lives, with thousands injured and homeless. While the government reports hundreds missing, the opposition website lists over 54,000 unaccounted for. International aid is arriving as rescue efforts continue amidst widespread damage, particularly in La Guaira. Power is being restored in some areas, but basic necessities remain scarce for many.
Following two devastating earthquakes in Venezuela, an 18-day-old baby and its mother were rescued from the ruins in La Guaira, north of Caracas. The U.S. has pledged additional monetary aid to assist Venezuela's recovery, while a weekly review in Slovakia also noted concerns after the tremors.
Fishermen have captured the moment twin earthquakes hit Venezuela’s La Guaira coastline on Wednesday.
Nations are sending rescue teams and aid to Venezuela following a series of powerful earthquakes that have caused widespread devastation, displaced thousands, and led to calls for international assistance. Satellite images reveal the extent of the damage, with families of missing persons appealing for help.
Amidst the devastation in Venezuela following a recent earthquake, international rescue efforts are underway, with a UK search team joining the relief operation. First responders and volunteers have pulled survivors from collapsed buildings, including a woman rescued alive in La Guaira, highlighting incredible stories of survival.
A woman recounts her experience of spending a night on the street after an earthquake in Caracas, as authorities report at least 235 deaths, over 1,500 injuries, and damage or destruction to approximately 250 buildings, primarily in the La Guaira area.
Nearly 4,300 people have been injured. La Guaira is among the worst-hit areas, while Caracas airport has suspended operations.
Volunteers are organizing aid in the heavily affected La Guaira province, as state rescue efforts were slow to start, revealing the dilapidated state of Venezuela's infrastructure following the earthquake.
Eyewitnesses describe the horror and devastation caused by the recent powerful earthquakes in Venezuela, which have left over 180 dead and nearly 1,500 injured. Many recount the terrifying experience of the tremors and the subsequent chaos.
A mother in La Guaira is desperately searching for her eight-year-old son following a tragedy, as hundreds of families appeal for help on social media.
Two powerful earthquakes, measuring 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude, have struck Venezuela, causing widespread destruction in Caracas and La Guaira, leading to the declaration of La Guaira as a disaster zone.
La Guaira verbindet Venezuela mit der Welt: Der Bundesstaat beherbergt den wichtigsten Hafen und Flughafen des Landes. Jetzt wurde die Region vom Doppelbeben besonders verheerend getroffen.
Despite widespread initial damage, approximately 1,700 businesses have resumed operations in La Guaira, signaling a gradual economic recovery following the recent seismic disaster.
An analysis is underway to assess the economic impact of an earthquake on La Guaira, Venezuela. The true cost is being measured beyond destroyed assets, focusing on lost output and recovery time.
The United Nations, in collaboration with the Delcy Rodríguez government, the World Bank, and other financial institutions, is preparing a reconstruction plan for Venezuela following an earthquake, with controlled demolitions of damaged buildings already underway in La Guaira.
After a devastating earthquake, a Venezuelan family spent 18 days searching for their missing daughter in La Guaira and then embarked on a three-week journey to transport her body back to their village.
Two rare and powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela, particularly devastating the state of La Guaira where buildings collapsed, leaving tens of thousands missing as residents dig for their loved ones.
The death toll from a powerful double earthquake that struck Venezuela on June 24 has risen to nearly 4,500, with thousands displaced. Russia and the USA have sent aid to the affected regions, including Caracas and La Guaira.
La Guaira, Venezuela, is unrecognizable following a recent earthquake, with a Norwegian report showing extensive damage including the collapse of apartment blocks.
Nearly 17,000 injured and thousands more are listed as missing amid calls by UN and president Delcy Rodríguez for financial help The death toll in Venezuela’s devastating twin earthquakes has topped 4,000, the government said on Friday. At least 4,118 people were killed and 16,740 injured in the back-to-back quakes on 24 June that flattened entire districts in the coastal state of La Guaira, Venezuelan parliament chief Jorge Rodriguez wrote on Telegram. Thousands more are listed as missing. ...
The United Nations is requesting $300 million in aid for Venezuela, as mass graves in La Guaira are being used for unclaimed bodies, highlighting the country's ongoing crisis.
A three-storey building in La Guaira, a popular tourist resort near Caracas, remarkably survived back-to-back 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude earthquakes that devastated Venezuela.
The region of La Guaira is attempting to recover from a double earthquake, with ongoing debris removal efforts. The latest figures report 3,535 deaths and 16,740 injured.
Families in La Guaira, Venezuela, are facing significant obstacles and high costs, including up to $400 for transport and $200 for niches, as they attempt to bury victims of the recent earthquakes.
Following devastating earthquakes in Venezuela, a McDonald's in La Guaira and a bus station have been transformed into vital clinics, providing medical care to hundreds daily as hospitals remain overwhelmed.
El voluntario rescatista Wilmer Cruz se hizo famoso por ayudar en el terremoto desde el minuto uno y por criticar la mala gestión del Gobierno Leer
The death toll in the Venezuelan earthquake rose to 2,595, it is estimated that this is only a third
For like under en uke siden fikk jordskjelvet i Venezuela bygninger til å klappe sammen som korthus i La Guaira, et av de hardest rammede områdene.
Wolfgang Wedan fährt für „Jugend Eine Welt“ in Venezuela täglich aus Caracas in das am schwersten von den Erdbeben getroffene Gebiet La Guaira.
Civilians are traveling to La Guaira by motorcycle and van, forming a 5 km queue, to search for survivors and recover bodies, indicating severe congestion on access roads.
LA GUAIRA, Venezuela (AFP) -- Tens of thousands of people desperately sought food and shelter in Venezuela on Tuesday after the two earthquakes killed nearly 2,000, but rescue teams managed to pull a 3-year-old boy alive from the rubble six days after the shocks. Last week's 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude shocks -- one of the worst earthquake disasters in Latin American history -- collapsed whole residential complexes, left tens of thousands unaccounted for and prompted frantic search-and-rescue operatio
The leader of the Topos Chile rescue group, Francisco Lermanda, alleged that his teams deployed in Venezuela's La Guaira state have been harassed by soldiers during search operations following the June 24 twin earthquake.
Venezuela's Ministry of Communication suspended foreign journalists' access to La Guaira for 48 hours, citing the decision as crucial for survivor rescue efforts, though a union contested it.
The first group of Portuguese citizens, along with Italian and French nationals, has arrived in Lisbon after being repatriated following devastating earthquakes in Venezuela that killed over 1,700 people.
International rescuers pulled a 21-year-old man alive from the rubble of a collapsed building in La Guaira, Venezuela, yesterday evening, more than four days after the deadly earthquakes that jolted Caracas and nearby regions.
În orașe precum La Guaira, cele două cutremure puternice care au devastat recent Venezuela au distrus sute de clădiri și au adus din nou în atenția publicului un subiect îndelung dezbătut: de ce…
Venezuelan architect Susana Carrillo González analyzes the causes of building collapses in Caracas and La Guaira following a double earthquake, criticizing the government for allowing construction of unsuitable homes.
A Colombian rescue team worked for six hours to recover 11-year-old Moises from under nearly 10 feet of rubble in La Guaira, with his rescue captured on video.
An 18-day-old newborn baby was dramatically rescued alive from the rubble in Venezuela, 32 hours after a devastating earthquake. The earthquake has affected nearly 7 million people, with ongoing search efforts for thousands missing.
Héctor Bello, a defender for Venezuela's Marítimo de La Guaira, is mourning the death of his wife, Andrea Bello, who tragically died while saving their daughter.
The extensive damage to buildings in Caracas and La Guaira following an earthquake has reignited debate over the safety standards required for construction in earthquake-prone countries.
A powerful earthquake in Venezuela has resulted in over 900 fatalities and more than 50,000 missing persons, prompting intensified rescue operations. International aid, including assistance from the United States, is being deployed as families desperately search for loved ones amidst widespread destruction.
The death toll from twin earthquakes in Venezuela has more than doubled to 589, with thousands reported missing. International rescue teams and aid are being dispatched to the affected region.
Depois de visitar Caracas, Delcy Rodríguez deslocou-se à cidade de Macuto para acompanhar as operações e coordenar o envio de ajuda com os residentes. Portugal e UE vão enviar equipas de reforço.
The death toll from recent earthquakes in Venezuela has risen to 235, with over 4,000 injured and tens of thousands feared missing. Rescue operations continue as experts warn of the potential for the final count to reach into the thousands or even tens of thousands.
Earthquakes in Venezuela have resulted in at least 235 deaths and damaged or destroyed over 250 buildings, primarily in La Guaira, where a 10-story hotel was reduced to rubble.
Venezuela was rocked by powerful double earthquakes, described by experts as the largest in over a century, causing widespread devastation. The death toll has risen to at least 188, with rescue teams actively searching for survivors beneath collapsed buildings, while geologists warn of possible further tremors.
Am Morgen nach dem Erdbeben sucht Dayana aus La Guaira verzweifelt ihren 8-jährigen Sohn. Die Region wurde von den Behörden zur «Desasterzone» erklärt.
Venezuela has been hit by two powerful earthquakes, magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5, causing widespread building collapses and at least 164 deaths, with nearly 1,000 injured and fears of thousands more victims. Rescue teams are in a race against time to find survivors, including three children pulled alive from rubble in La Guaira. International responses include a message of solidarity from Russian President Vladimir Putin and reports from the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) of their Caracas office being affected.
Die Stadt La Guaira wurde von den Erdbeben in Venezuela besonders heftig getroffen. Das Gebiet wurde von der venezolanischen Regierung zur Desasterzone erklärt.