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'Sadness, uncertainty': Venezuela quake toll rises, searches ongoing

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Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Sun, 28 Jun 2026, 10:48am
Volunteers search for victims in a collapsed building in Caraballeda, in Venezuela's La Guaira state. Photo / Federico Parra, AFP
Volunteers search for victims in a collapsed building in Caraballeda, in Venezuela's La Guaira state. Photo / Federico Parra, AFP

Nerves are being frayed in Venezuela with another strong 5.6 magnitude aftershock today - following the massive earthquakes earlier in the week.

The death toll has surpassed 1400 people - with over 3,000 people injured and thousands still missing.

International aid is flowing in, with specialized search and rescue teams also on the ground.

Save the Children Venezuela director Fatima Andraca says it's a stressful situation, but Venezuelans are strong.

She explained amidst the suffering and confusion, there's still a feeling of hope - which is important.

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