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Crucial window for rescuing survivors narrows as Venezuela enters third day after deadly twin quakes
Summary by The Trophy Club Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Regina Garcia Cano, Juan Pablo Arraez and Megan Janetsky l The Associated Press , as published by NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)
· June 27, 2026
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Key points The situation is growing more desperate as time passes, with the number of dead reaching at least 920 and more than 51,000 reported missing. Further details on the situation and rescue efforts are available from NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth, including information on the new permit requirements for entering La Guaira.
A devastating earthquake situation is unfolding in Venezuela, with the country entering its third day of rescue efforts. The quakes, which had magnitudes of 7.2 and 7.5, have left many collapsed homes and apartment buildings in their wake.
The situation is growing more desperate as time passes, with the number of dead reaching at least 920 and more than 51,000 reported missing. Authorities have announced restrictions on access to the epicenter of the destruction, La Guaira, citing chaos and traffic hindering search efforts.
Further details on the situation and rescue efforts are available from NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth, including information on the new permit requirements for entering La Guaira.
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Published: June 27, 2026 ·
Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) ·
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