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Survivors rescued from rubble days after Venezuela earthquakes

other · 2026-06-30

Nearly a week following the catastrophic earthquakes that hit Venezuela, international rescue teams are still discovering survivors. Early Tuesday, Salvadorean rescuers located a 44-year-old man trapped beneath the debris of a shopping center in Maiquetía, as reported by El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele on X. During the operation, the man received water via a tube. Additionally, a 12-year-old boy was rescued by Quito’s fire brigade on Monday. Initial satellite evaluations suggest that approximately 58,870 structures have been damaged or completely destroyed. Despite the ongoing search efforts, hope is fading.

Key facts

  • Two devastating earthquakes struck Venezuela almost a week ago.
  • A 44-year-old man was rescued from a shopping centre in Maiquetía.
  • El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele announced the rescue on X.
  • The man was supplied with water through a tube during rescue.
  • Ecuadorian firefighters from Quito rescued a 12-year-old boy.
  • Satellite data shows 58,870 buildings likely damaged or destroyed.
  • Rescuers from abroad are assisting in the search efforts.
  • Rescue operations continue despite diminishing hope.

Entities

Institutions

  • El Salvador
  • Quito fire brigade
  • Ecuador

Locations

  • Venezuela
  • Maiquetía
  • Quito
  • Ecuador
  • El Salvador
  • La Guaira

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