Thousands of buildings damaged in Venezuela earthquakes; child rescued after six days

Venezuela is currently grappling with the devastating aftermath of twin earthquakes that struck last Wednesday, June 24, 2026. The powerful tremors, measuring magnitudes of 7.2 and 7.5, occurred less than a minute apart, causing widespread destruction across the nation. Initial assessments indicate that nearly 60,000 buildings have been damaged or destroyed, leading to a significant and rapidly increasing death toll, which has now surpassed 1,900.

In a remarkable moment of hope amidst the tragedy, a three-year-old child named Klieber Moran was dramatically rescued on Tuesday, June 30, after being trapped for six days under rubble in La Guaira state. Jordanian emergency workers were responsible for the miraculous rescue, providing a rare beacon of success in the ongoing search and rescue efforts.

The nation continues to reel from the disaster, with thousands of people still reported missing and search operations intensifying. International humanitarian aid has begun to arrive, including 47 metric tons of essential supplies from UNICEF, aimed at assisting affected children and families.