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The aftermath of the earthquakes in Venezuela – in pictures

The Guardian UK Sunday 28 June 2026, 21:45 UTC By Compiled by Michael Williams 1 min read
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Thousands of rescuers, relatives and volunteers dig day and night through mounds of concrete to find survivors of the Venezuelan earthquakes. The Venezuelan National Assembly president Jorge Rodriguez said at least 1,430 people were killed after two powerful earthquakes struck the country on 24 June. Authorities have restricted access to some disaster zones and deployed the military as relief efforts continue.

Thousands of rescuers, relatives and volunteers dig day and night through mounds of concrete to find survivors of the Venezuelan earthquakes. The Venezuelan National Assembly president Jorge Rodriguez said at least 1,430 people were killed after two powerful earthquakes struck the country on 24 June. Authorities have restricted access to some disaster zones and deployed the military as relief efforts continue.

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