{"id":511760,"date":"2026-06-26T08:04:11","date_gmt":"2026-06-26T08:04:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/511760\/"},"modified":"2026-06-26T08:04:11","modified_gmt":"2026-06-26T08:04:11","slug":"live-updates-venezuela-earthquakes-death-toll-rises-rescue-effort-underway","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/511760\/","title":{"rendered":"Live updates: Venezuela earthquakes, death toll rises, rescue effort underway"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>       <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/gettyimages-2282795705.jpg\" alt=\"Volunteers assemble, sort and pack donations bound for Venezuela as relief organizations work to deliver emergency supplies in Miami, Florida, on Thursday.\" class=\"image__dam-img image__dam-img--loading\" onload=\"this.classList.remove('image__dam-img--loading')\" onerror=\"imageLoadError(this)\" height=\"2600\" width=\"3900\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph inline-placeholder vossi-paragraph\" data-uri=\"cms.cnn.com\/_components\/paragraph\/instances\/cmquex75900023b6ru5owut07@published\" data-editable=\"text\" data-component-name=\"paragraph\" data-article-gutter=\"true\">\n            Various countries are deploying rescue teams to Venezuela and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/2026\/06\/24\/weather\/live-news\/venezuela-earthquake-puerto-rico-tsunami?post-id=cmqttlgh6000a356tometxnrn\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">pledges of foreign aid are pouring in<\/a> a day after twin earthquakes destroyed neighborhoods and devastated communities.\n    <\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph inline-placeholder vossi-paragraph\" data-uri=\"cms.cnn.com\/_components\/paragraph\/instances\/cmqufilap00063b6rm2odqasv@published\" data-editable=\"text\" data-component-name=\"paragraph\" data-article-gutter=\"true\">\n            The United States is deploying elite rescue teams, medical resources and humanitarian assistance to Venezuela. The State Department announced the <a href=\"https:\/\/cnn.com\/2026\/06\/24\/weather\/live-news\/venezuela-earthquake-puerto-rico-tsunami#cmqtx1o65000m356t1hkt0ftp\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">US will provide $150 million in aid<\/a>. And the US military is directing its forces in the region to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/2026\/06\/24\/weather\/live-news\/venezuela-earthquake-puerto-rico-tsunami#cmqu9sre7000b3b741qgbkip9\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">support relief operations<\/a>, including the amphibious transport ship USS Fort Lauderdale and transport aircraft.\n    <\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph inline-placeholder vossi-paragraph\" data-uri=\"cms.cnn.com\/_components\/paragraph\/instances\/cmqufxnqo00073b6rurrmby1u@published\" data-editable=\"text\" data-component-name=\"paragraph\" data-article-gutter=\"true\">\n            The United Nations said it is coordinating the deployment of urban search-and-rescue teams to Venezuela.\n    <\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph inline-placeholder vossi-paragraph\" data-uri=\"cms.cnn.com\/_components\/paragraph\/instances\/cmqug0sku00083b6rnyrkj5fk@published\" data-editable=\"text\" data-component-name=\"paragraph\" data-article-gutter=\"true\">\n            Neighboring Colombia announced it would send humanitarian aid as well as more than 60 rescuers and four dogs to help with search efforts.\n    <\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph inline-placeholder vossi-paragraph\" data-uri=\"cms.cnn.com\/_components\/paragraph\/instances\/cmqugi0hj000l3b6r9xa9hpix@published\" data-editable=\"text\" data-component-name=\"paragraph\" data-article-gutter=\"true\">\n            El Salvador sent a contingent of 300 rescuers and paramedics to Venezuela on Thursday, and the government said it arranged the shipment of 50 metric tons of humanitarian aid, including medicine and essential supplies, Reuters reported.\n    <\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph inline-placeholder vossi-paragraph\" data-uri=\"cms.cnn.com\/_components\/paragraph\/instances\/cmqugdlqa000j3b6r7ig0c1tl@published\" data-editable=\"text\" data-component-name=\"paragraph\" data-article-gutter=\"true\">\n            Chile has sent a specialized unit of the Chilean fire department, USAR (Urban Search and Rescue), to Venezuela, Reuters reported.\n    <\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph inline-placeholder vossi-paragraph\" data-uri=\"cms.cnn.com\/_components\/paragraph\/instances\/cmqug0xhz00093b6r3li0u8vv@published\" data-editable=\"text\" data-component-name=\"paragraph\" data-article-gutter=\"true\">\n            Cuban President Miguel D\u00edaz-Canel said health personnel from Cuba are \u201cactively cooperating in the care of the victims\u201d in Venezuela, though he didn\u2019t provide details.\n    <\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph inline-placeholder vossi-paragraph\" data-uri=\"cms.cnn.com\/_components\/paragraph\/instances\/cmqugezbj000k3b6rpa2prk98@published\" data-editable=\"text\" data-component-name=\"paragraph\" data-article-gutter=\"true\">\n            The Dominican Republic has flown in specialized personnel and supplies, according to Reuters.\n    <\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph inline-placeholder vossi-paragraph\" data-uri=\"cms.cnn.com\/_components\/paragraph\/instances\/cmqug14qy000a3b6rtypl1gw5@published\" data-editable=\"text\" data-component-name=\"paragraph\" data-article-gutter=\"true\">\n            Panamanian President Jos\u00e9 Ra\u00fal Mulino said he has ordered the dispatch of a rescue mission and personnel from the National Civil Protection System. Donation centers <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/2026\/06\/26\/world\/live-news\/venezuela-earthquake-hnk?post-id=cmqudgo7v00083b6rs41rt5qm\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">have been set up<\/a> and people in Panama have been rushing to donate supplies.\n    <\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph inline-placeholder vossi-paragraph\" data-uri=\"cms.cnn.com\/_components\/paragraph\/instances\/cmqug18i0000b3b6rfbiga802@published\" data-editable=\"text\" data-component-name=\"paragraph\" data-article-gutter=\"true\">\n            Spain\u2019s Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that it will send aid supplies, provide funding and deploy a field hospital. A military plane is also bringing 57 soldiers from its search-and-rescue unit and 40 firefighters.\n    <\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph inline-placeholder vossi-paragraph\" data-uri=\"cms.cnn.com\/_components\/paragraph\/instances\/cmqug1cq8000c3b6rm5p6ytjn@published\" data-editable=\"text\" data-component-name=\"paragraph\" data-article-gutter=\"true\">\n            Mexico sent two Mexican Air Force transport planes carrying 261 personnel,  including soldiers, air force members and National Guard troops to Venezuela on Thursday, Reuters reported. The contingent included doctors, nurses and specialized search-and-rescue teams. Authorities said the mission is delivering 4.4 tons of equipment and 2.7 tons of medical supplies. A separate C-130 Hercules aircraft is expected to leave with an additional eight metric tons of medicine and four tons of rescue materials.\n    <\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph inline-placeholder vossi-paragraph\" data-uri=\"cms.cnn.com\/_components\/paragraph\/instances\/cmqugs32u000m3b6r9jpc3mtq@published\" data-editable=\"text\" data-component-name=\"paragraph\" data-article-gutter=\"true\">\n            France said it is deploying a search-and-rescue unit, medical teams, engineers and dogs to help locate and extract survivors from collapsed buildings, according to Reuters.\n    <\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph inline-placeholder vossi-paragraph\" data-uri=\"cms.cnn.com\/_components\/paragraph\/instances\/cmqug1cq9000d3b6rniixjyqu@published\" data-editable=\"text\" data-component-name=\"paragraph\" data-article-gutter=\"true\">\n            Pope Leo has sent an initial aid package worth 100,000 euros (roughly $113,700).\n    <\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph inline-placeholder vossi-paragraph\" data-uri=\"cms.cnn.com\/_components\/paragraph\/instances\/cmqugataq000i3b6rj13of56f@published\" data-editable=\"text\" data-component-name=\"paragraph\" data-article-gutter=\"true\">\n            Japanese NGO Peace Winds, that provides emergency humanitarian assistance, disaster relief, and reconstruction support to crisis-affected areas, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/2026\/06\/26\/world\/live-news\/venezuela-earthquake-hnk?post-id=cmquf6o8600003b6rrkdnjxq0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">is on its way<\/a>. to Venezuela.\n    <\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph inline-placeholder vossi-paragraph\" data-uri=\"cms.cnn.com\/_components\/paragraph\/instances\/cmqug1cq9000e3b6r1wlsopa1@published\" data-editable=\"text\" data-component-name=\"paragraph\" data-article-gutter=\"true\">\n            The European Union said it \u201cstands ready\u201d to mobilize assistance if it receives a request.\n    <\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph inline-placeholder vossi-paragraph\" data-uri=\"cms.cnn.com\/_components\/paragraph\/instances\/cmqug1cq9000f3b6ra0tm1mmc@published\" data-editable=\"text\" data-component-name=\"paragraph\" data-article-gutter=\"true\">\n            Iran\u2019s foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei announced the country\u2019s \u201creadiness\u201d to provide assistance in relief and rescue operations.\n    <\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph inline-placeholder vossi-paragraph\" data-uri=\"cms.cnn.com\/_components\/paragraph\/instances\/cmqug1cq9000g3b6r9zqmb05e@published\" data-editable=\"text\" data-component-name=\"paragraph\" data-article-gutter=\"true\">\n            China, which has close ties to Venezuela, said it is \u201cwilling to provide assistance within its capabilities.\u201d\n    <\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph inline-placeholder vossi-paragraph\" data-uri=\"cms.cnn.com\/_components\/paragraph\/instances\/cmqug350e000h3b6r96he76un@published\" data-editable=\"text\" data-component-name=\"paragraph\" data-article-gutter=\"true\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/2026\/06\/24\/weather\/live-news\/venezuela-earthquake-puerto-rico-tsunami?post-id=cmqtxzofy00093b6tu8ws10p0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Various organizations<\/a> and even civilian volunteers have also <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/2026\/06\/24\/weather\/live-news\/venezuela-earthquake-puerto-rico-tsunami?post-id=cmqtqfwym00003b6tr3sk9uhb\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">joined rescue efforts<\/a>.\n    <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Various countries are deploying rescue teams to Venezuela and pledges of foreign aid are pouring in a 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