Venezuela earthquake aftermath sees rescues, makeshift hospitals, and public discontent

Following powerful earthquakes in Venezuela, two 11-year-old boys were rescued from rubble, while a country club became a makeshift hospital. Public anger has also emerged regarding the state's disaster response.
Following powerful earthquakes in Venezuela, rescue operations successfully extracted two 11-year-old boys, including Moises, from collapsed structures after they had been trapped for several days. In the aftermath, a country club in Caraballeda, La Guaira state, has been repurposed as a temporary hospital, providing medical care, shelter, and essential supplies to survivors. Concurrently, residents in affected regions, such as Catia la Mar, have expressed dissatisfaction and anger concerning the Venezuelan state's official handling of the disaster recovery, with some feeling inadequately supported. Volunteer groups are continuing efforts to locate additional survivors.
Sources: BBC News
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- Jun 28, 2026, 01:00 PM UTCTwo 11-year-old boys rescued from Venezuela earthquake rubble