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International rescue teams scramble to reach Venezuela following devastating earthquake

Global aid efforts face logistical hurdles as the window to find survivors rapidly closes.

ImmigrationPublished June 27, 2026 at 6:41 PM
Split image Dan Johnson on left, rescuers on right

A massive international relief effort is underway in Venezuela as search and rescue teams from the UK, Mexico, Costa Rica, France, and Spain race against the clock to locate survivors trapped in the rubble. Approximately 2,000 personnel have been deployed to the region, but the mission is plagued by significant logistical challenges.

Reporting from the Colombian border town of Cucuta, observers note that the difficulty of transporting specialized equipment and personnel to the hardest-hit areas is complicating the operation.

While Venezuela's acting President Delcy Rodríguez has publicly expressed hope that more survivors will be found, the reality on the ground remains dire as the initial window for effective search and rescue operations nears its end.

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