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Desperate search for survivors under rubble after Venezuela quakes kill at least 235
By Megan Janetsky, Andry Rincón and Juan Pablo Arraez | The Associated Press at NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC)
· June 25, 2026
· 7 min read
Venezuelans searched for survivors beneath collapsed buildings Thursday and rescue teams raced to northern areas rocked by a pair of powerful earthquakes that officials say killed around 235 people and left at least 4,300 people injured.
“Unfortunately we have received around 235 patients who ...
Key takeaway “Unfortunately we have received around 235 patients who arrive without vital signs or die when they arrive at our health facilities,” Health Minister Carlos Alvarado told state media Thursday.
Why this matters in The San Francisco
The devastating earthquakes in Venezuela have significant implications for the San Francisco Bay Area, home to a sizable Venezuelan expatriate community. As news of the disaster spreads, local residents with ties to Venezuela are likely to be affected, with many having family and friends in the affected regions. The Bay Area's Venezuelan community may mobilize to provide support and aid to those impacted by the earthquakes, potentially leading to local fundraising efforts and charity events. Additionally, the U.S. Treasury's decision to waive some sanctions to allow earthquake relief efforts may have implications for local businesses and organizations involved in international aid work, potentially facilitating their ability to provide assistance to Venezuela. As the situation unfolds, the Bay Area's Venezuelan community will be closely watching developments and looking for ways to contribute to the relief efforts.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 25, 2026 ·
Source: NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC) ·
Reading time: 7 min
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What is this story about? Venezuelans searched for survivors beneath collapsed buildings Thursday and rescue teams raced to northern areas rocked by a pair of powerful earthquakes that officials say killed around 235 people and left at least 4,300 people injured.
“Unfortunately we have received around 235 patients who ...
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