Venezuela death toll nears 1,000 as aid workers from L.A. and across the globe arrive
Key takeaways
- “Time is the enemy,” said Los Angeles County Fire Chief Anthony C.
- County dispatched a 73-person contingent to Venezuela, including search-and-rescue teams, canine units, doctors and structural experts, Marrone said in a telephone interview from California.
- Hundreds of humanitarian responders from at least 16 countries were descending on the quake-stricken nation.
A man retrieves items Friday from the rubble two days after earthquakes struck La Guaira, Venezuela. (Ariana Cubillos / Associated Press) By Mery Mogollón and Patrick J. Mc Donnell June 26, 2026 Updated 3:37 PM PT 6 min Click here to listen to this article Share via Close extra sharing options Email Facebook X Linked In Threads Reddit Whats App Copy Link URL Copied! Print 0:00 0:00 1x This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here.
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CARACAS, Venezuela — The death toll from twin earthquakes in Venezuela was approaching 1,000 Friday as relief workers from across the globe arrived to search for survivors trapped in the rubble and provide desperately needed assistance to a reeling nation.