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With little help, Venezuelans try to rescue themselves: ‘We have only each other’

Washington Post World Tuesday 30 June 2026, 05:27 UTC By Helena Carpio 1 min read
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When the ground shook in Venezuela, Alejandro Palombizio was home in Los Palos Grandes, a wealthy Caracas neighborhood. He heard a jarring noise, looked out, and watched the twin towers of an apartment complex fold into a cloud of dust.

When the ground shook in Venezuela, Alejandro Palombizio was home in Los Palos Grandes, a wealthy Caracas neighborhood. He heard a jarring noise, looked out, and watched the twin towers of an apartment complex fold into a cloud of dust. By Helena Carpio
Venezuelans (ORG) Venezuela (LOCATION) Alejandro Palombizio (PERSON) Los Palos Grandes (LOCATION) Caracas (LOCATION) Helena Carpio (PERSON)
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