The humanitarian crisis in Venezuela continues to deepen as rescue teams transition from searching for survivors to the grim task of recovering bodies from the wreckage in La Guaira. More than ten days after the devastating twin earthquakes of June 24, 2026, the official death toll has risen to nearly 3,000, with thousands still reported missing.  

Venezuela earthquake: Authorities extract bodies from rubble in Venezuela's La Guaira 

Venezuela is facing its most significant humanitarian emergency in over a century following back-to-back earthquakes that struck north-central regions on June 24, 2026. The twin quakes, a magnitude 7.2 foreshock followed 39 seconds later by a powerful magnitude 7.5 mainshock, have left a path of destruction across the country, with the coastal state of La Guaira emerging as the epicenter of the tragedy.  


Venezuela Earthquake: La Guaira hardest hit by the 7.2 & 7.5 magnitudes earthquakes 

The humanitarian crisis in Venezuela has reached a critical stage following the devastating twin 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude earthquakes that struck the nation on June 24, 2026. As of June 27, the official death toll has reached 920, with over 4,500 people injured and more than 50,000 feared missing.

Venezuela Earthquake: Rescue teams race to save hundreds trapped in rubble

A catastrophic series of back-to-back earthquakes hit Venezuela on June 24, 2026, leaving a trail of destruction across the nation. The tremors, measured at magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5, have resulted in at least 188 deaths and over 1,520 injuries, with these figures expected to rise as search and rescue teams reach affected areas.

Venezuela earthquake: At least 188 dead and over 1,520 injured

A state of emergency has been declared in Venezuela following twin earthquakes of 7.2 and 7.5 magnitudes that struck the country's northern coast on June 24, 2026. Acting President Delcy Rodríguez confirmed at least 32 fatalities and over 700 injuries, warning that these numbers are expected to rise as rescue teams continue to navigate the debris of collapsed buildings in La Guaira and Caracas.


Venezuela Earthquake: At Least 32 Killed, 700 Injured in the Deadly Earthquake 

A devastating pair of earthquakes struck Venezuela within seconds of each other, with a 7.2-magnitude foreshock followed by a stronger 7.5-magnitude mainshock. The powerful tremors triggered building collapses and severe damage in several Caracas neighborhoods.


Venezuela Earthquake: Rare 'Doublet' Quakes Strike, 7.5 Mainshock Follows 7.2 Foreshock

Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize laureate María Corina Machado held a massive rally in Panama City on the weekend of May 23-24, 2026. She announced her intention to run for president again and vowed to return to Venezuela from exile before the end of the year to lead a democratic transition. 


Venezuela Opposition Leader Holds a Massive Rally in Panama

The US Southern Command has reportedly overseen a military drill in Venezuela’s capital, raising tensions in the region amid ongoing geopolitical friction. The exercise comes as relations between Washington and Caracas remain strained, with both sides closely monitoring each other’s military movements.


US Southern Command Oversees Drill in Venezuelan Capital

Tensions are rising in Caracas as workers and pensioners take to the streets, protesting wages that have remained unchanged since 2022. Thousands marched toward the presidential palace but were blocked by police, leading to clashes and chaos on the streets. Protesters threw bottles while security forces pushed back the crowds. Despite the unrest, no immediate injuries or arrests were reported, highlighting the growing frustration over Venezuela’s deepening economic crisis.


Venezuela Protests: Caracas Boils Over As Workers Clash With Police Over Frozen Wages 

Clashes broke out in Venezuela as protesters confronted police during demonstrations over economic hardship and low wages, with bottles reportedly thrown amid rising tensions on the streets. Security forces responded with crowd-control measures as frustration grows over the cost-of-living crisis and stalled salary increases.


Venezuela Protest Turns Violent as Bottles Thrown During Clashes with Police 

Venezuela Protest: Bottles Thrown During Clashes Between Venezuelans & Police

Nearly 2,200 people in Venezuela have been released from prison or had legal restrictions lifted under a newly enacted amnesty law, according to a ruling party lawmaker. The legislation, aimed at addressing political detentions and normalising relations with international partners, has seen hundreds freed and thousands lifted from court‑imposed restrictions. Critics, however, argue it still falls short of fully addressing political prisoner concerns.


Venezuela: Nearly 2,200 Granted Release or Legal Relief Across Venezuela

More than 200 political prisoners at the Rodeo I jail east of Caracas have begun a hunger strike after a newly passed amnesty law excluded many of them, including those accused of serious offenses. Relatives and supporters have expressed anguish as the inmates protest their continued detention and call for release under the law’s provisions.


Venezuela Amnesty Bill: Political Prisoners on Hunger Strike

Venezuela Prisoners Hunger Strike: 200+ Political Detainees Protest Amnesty Exclusion

Once envisioned in the 1950s as a futuristic drive-through shopping centre, El Helicoide in Caracas was never completed and later became Venezuela’s most notorious detention and torture site for political prisoners under Hugo Chávez and Nicolás Maduro. Now, under US pressure, acting president Delcy Rodríguez has announced plans to shut the facility and convert it into a sports, cultural and commercial centre, a move critics say risks erasing the dark legacy of repression tied to the site.


Venezuela's El Helicoide Prison to Be Transformed Into Sports, Social & Cultural Centre

As of mid-February 2026, families of political prisoners in Caracas, Venezuela, have escalated protests, including a hunger strike, to demand the immediate release of detainees still held despite an ongoing political transition following the US-led ouster of Nicolas Maduro. 


Family Members of Political Prisoners Stage Protest in Venezuela's Capital Caracas

Claims of a mysterious “sonic weapon” used during a Trump-era operation in Caracas have stunned observers. Eyewitnesses describe Venezuelan and Cuban forces bleeding, vomiting, and collapsing as experts reveal what the weapon may actually have been.

Discombobulator: Trump's Secret Weapon That Helped Capture Nicolas Maduro

Americans in Venezuela should “leave the country immediately” as armed militias hunt for Trump fans, authorities have urged.

US-Venezuela Tensions: US Asks Citizens To Leave Venezuela 'Immediately'

Fresh claims surrounding a high-risk US operation in Venezuela have surfaced, with eyewitness account alleging the use of an unknown and highly advanced weapon. The account comes days after the United States carried out a high-risk operation targeting Venezuelan strongman Nicolás Maduro.


Did US Use 'Sonic Weapon' During Raid to Capture Maduro?

Donald Trump accused Maduro of killing “millions of people” and alleged that Venezuela runs “a torture chamber in the middle of Caracas.”


US-Venezuela: Trump Accuses Venezuela's Maduro of Torture & Mass Killings

The UN Secretary-General António Guterres has said he is “deeply alarmed” over the standoff between the United States and Venezuela in recent months, which culminated on Saturday morning in the capture of President Nicolás Maduro by US special forces.

Ipsos Polls: 33% Americans Approve US Strikes on Venezuela

Deposed Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro will appear in a New York City courtroom today after his capture by the US military in an attack that killed at least 32 Cubans. He is facing drug and weapons charges.


Nicolas Maduro to Be Tried on American Soil, Court Appearance 2 Days After Capture

Deposed Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro will appear in a New York City courtroom today after his capture by the US military in an attack that killed at least 32 Cubans. He is facing drug and weapons charges.

BREAKING: Deposed Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro To Be Tried In US 

North Korea defended its recent missile launch as a justified response to the "recent geopolitical crisis" triggered by the U.S. military strike and capture of Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro. Pyongyang framed the test as a key strategic move amid escalating global tensions following Washington's intervention in Caracas. 


North Korea Missile Launch Justified: 'Reaction to Recent Geopolitical Crisis'

Venezuela faces a leadership crisis after the capture of Nicolás Maduro. Vice President Delcy Rodríguez and Defence Minister Padrino López are currently managing the state of emergency.

<p>Venezuela faces a leadership crisis after the capture of Nicolás Maduro. Vice President Delcy Rodríguez and Defence Minister Padrino López are currently managing the state of emergency.</p>

VP or Defence minister? Who will take over Venezuela after capture of Nicholas Maduro

Multiple explosions, accompanied by loud noises and reports of low-flying aircraft, were heard in Venezuela's capital, Caracas, in the early hours of Saturday, according to witnesses and media reports. Parts of southern Caracas were also reported to be without electricity following the incident. The cause of the explosions was not immediately known.

WION BREAKING: Caracas Rocked by Blasts Amid US Drug-Smuggling Crackdown | US-Venezuela

Venezuela’s government on Saturday accused the United States of attacking civilian and military installations in multiple states after at least seven explosions and low-flying aircraft were reported over the capital, Caracas, around 2 am local time.
Following the strikes, President Nicolás Maduro declared a nationwide state of emergency, ordered national defence plans to be implemented and called for 'mass mobilisation'.

Venezuela Under Attack: Maduro Govt Calls for Mobilisation of Population 

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro declared a state of emergency, accusing the United States of a “very serious military aggression” after multiple explosions and aircraft-like sounds were reported across the capital Caracas. 

Venezuela Under Attack: Maduro Declares State of Emergency After US 'Attack'

Multiple blasts were heard in different parts of the city, with the first explosion occurring at around 1:50 am local time. Following the explosions, electricity was cut in several areas of the capital, leaving parts of the city in darkness.

Caracas in Darkness: Power Outages Reported in Venezuelan Capital

Tensions between the United States and Venezuela have escalated after multiple explosions rocked the capital, Caracas. Witnesses reported loud blasts and disruptions across parts of the city, raising concerns over security and stability. 

US-Venezuela Tensions: Multiple Explosions Rock Venezuela's Capital

Venezuela’s government says it rejects ‘military aggression’ by the US, after explosions rock Caracas. 

Venezuela Govt Says It Reserves Right to Exercise Legitimate Defence

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