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- Twin earthquakes on June 24, 2026 killed at least 1,943 people in Venezuela’s La Guaira region.
- Private firms delivered large cooling containers to La Guaira, prompting officials to warn that mass graves will become necessary.
- Forensic technician Joel Mirabal has worked daily for a week and expects three months to collect all bodies.
- United Nations resident coordinator Gianluca Rampolla announced delivery of 10,000 body bags to support the emergency response.
