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Shortages of Rescue Equipment Hampered Venezuela’s Earthquake Response

Tuesday, June 30, 2026


Venezuela's government did not provide excavators, generators, or specialized rescue tools following the earthquake. Civilian volunteers supplied these items to rescue crews working through debris. The shortages delayed search and recovery operations in affected areas.

Original reporting: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/30/world/americas/venezuela-earthquake-rescue-equipment-aid.html

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