Event Brief
Venezuela quake death toll tops 5,000
Filed: Jul 18, 2026 at 12:06 PM ET
Summary: Confirmed deaths from twin earthquakes in Venezuela rose to 5,069 as rescue efforts continued and IMF released emergency aid.
WHO: Jorge Rodriguez
WHAT: Confirmed earthquake deaths rose to 5,069 and injuries were reported at 16,740
WHEN: Jul 18, 2026 at 11:35 AM ET
WHERE: La Guaira, Venezuela
WHY: Rescue crews continued clearing collapsed buildings after the June 24 twin earthquakes.
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