New York TimesListening for Whispers, Longing for Help
Twin magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 earthquakes struck Venezuela on June 24, 2026, killing at least 920 people and leaving more than 51,000 missing according to Associated Press reporting. Satellite analysis indicated roughly one-third of nearly 30,000 structures in Catia La Mar sustained damage. Venezuelan authorities restricted access to La Guaira state on June 26, 2026.