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Mother Dies Shielding Infant as Twin Quakes Kill 920

6/27/2026

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Andrea Bello Shields

Andrea Bello died in the rubble of her home after twin Venezuelan earthquakes of magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 on June 24, 2026.
The quakes killed over 900 (later 920), injured 3,360 and left about 50,000 missing, according to officials.
Héctor Bello posted on June 26, 2026 that his wife shielded their one-year-old daughter Alana before dying.
He vowed to tell Alana about her mother’s bravery and raise her happily.

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Bello Aids Families

Héctor Bello announced he is traveling to Venezuela to join his daughter and aid recovery.
He said he has no mobile-payment accounts and seeks diapers, wipes, clothes and fruit.
Friends David Barreto and Victor Castro are handling collection and distribution of supplies.
The soccer club Cumaná de Campeones and Sucre state voiced solidarity with Bello.
Bello urged anyone in Caracas who needs help to contact him, noting he assists families.

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Andrea Bello Shields

Andrea Bello died in the rubble of her home after twin Venezuelan earthquakes of magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 on June 24, 2026.
The quakes killed over 900 (later 920), injured 3,360 and left about 50,000 missing, according to officials.
Héctor Bello posted on June 26, 2026 that his wife shielded their one-year-old daughter Alana before dying.
He vowed to tell Alana about her mother’s bravery and raise her happily.

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