Monday, June 29, 2026

Venezuela's deadly quakes put its U.S.-backed government to the test

A person searches for victims on June 27 amid debris of a collapsed building after powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela, in Los Corales, Venezuela.

Venezuela's La Guaira state bore the brunt of the earthquake damage, bringing memories of a 1999 disaster that became President Hugo Chávez's first major test. Now, it's the acting leader's challenge.

(Image credit: Edilzon Gamez)

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