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Crucial window for rescuing survivors narrows as Venezuela enters third day after deadly twin quakes
Summary by The Odessa Editorial Desk REGINA GARCIA CANO, JUAN PABLO ARRAEZ and MEGAN JANETSKY, Associated Press , as published by Yourbasin / Big 2 KMID + Fox 24 KPEJ (Nexstar)
· June 27, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The earthquakes, which had magnitudes of 7.
A devastating natural disaster has struck Venezuela, with the country now in its third day of recovery efforts after being hit by twin earthquakes. 5, caused widespread destruction, including the collapse of homes and apartment buildings. As time passes, the situation is becoming increasingly desperate, with people searching through the rubble for survivors.
The window for rescuing those trapped is narrowing, adding to the urgency of the situation. Further details on the disaster and recovery efforts are available from local news sources, including Yourbasin and Big 2 KMID + Fox 24 KPEJ.
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Category: local Published: June 27, 2026 Source: Yourbasin / Big 2 KMID + Fox 24 KPEJ (Nexstar) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A devastating natural disaster has struck Venezuela, with the country now in its third day of recovery efforts after being hit by twin earthquakes. The earthquakes, which had magnitudes of 7.2 and…
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