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US leads Venezuela earthquake response with $300 million in humanitarian aid
Summary by The Waco Editorial Desk Kadia Tubman , as published by KXXV (ABC 25) News
· June 29, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The US has pledged $300 million in humanitarian aid to support the affected areas. The current toll stands at over 1,700 confirmed deaths, with many more still unaccounted for.
A significant earthquake response effort is underway in Venezuela, led by the US with a substantial aid commitment. The US has pledged $300 million in humanitarian aid to support the affected areas.
Aftershocks are still being felt in the state of La Guaira, where the earthquakes initially struck. The current toll stands at over 1,700 confirmed deaths, with many more still unaccounted for. Rescue teams continue to work, pulling survivors from the rubble.
Further details on the situation and response efforts are available from KXXV (ABC 25) News. For the latest updates and information, readers can refer to the news source for more comprehensive coverage.
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Category: local Published: June 29, 2026 Source: KXXV (ABC 25) News Reading time: 1 min
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