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Death toll in Venezuela earthquakes rises to 589 with almost 3,000 injured
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· June 26, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Many others have been injured, with almost 3,000 reported so far.
In Venezuela, a significant loss of life has occurred due to recent earthquakes. The death toll has risen to 589 people. Many others have been injured, with almost 3,000 reported so far.
Neighbors in northern Venezuela have been working together to search for loved ones in the rubble. Back-to-back earthquakes have caused widespread destruction in the area. For more information on the situation in Venezuela, readers can refer to the full report from ABC7 Los Angeles .
Further details on the earthquakes and their impact are available from this source.
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Category: local Published: June 26, 2026 Source: ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? In Venezuela, a significant loss of life has occurred due to recent earthquakes. The death toll has risen to 589 people. Many others have been injured, with almost 3,000 reported so far. Neighbors in…
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