A rescue surge collides with fragile systems and uncertain counts
Twin quakes devastated coastal districts near La Guaira, drawing U.S., regional and UN deployments amid urgent shelter, water and health needs.
Two powerful earthquakes on June 24 shattered Venezuela’s northern coast, damaging an estimated 58,000 buildings around La Guaira and Catia La Mar; reported deaths range from at least 1,450 to 1,94...