Venezuelans in Colombia rally to help as deadly earthquakes devastate homeland

NPR | By Manuel Rueda

Published June 26, 2026 at 5:50 PM EDT

As the death toll from the Venezuelan earthquakes more than doubles, rescue workers continue to search through the rubble for survivors amid worsening conditions and collapsing infrastructure.

Manuel Rueda

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