Venezuela’s huge needs are not being met by earthquake response, group warns
- July 1, 2026, 6:03 AM EDTBy ReutersLA GUAIRA, Venezuela — The response to Venezuela’s devastating twin earthquakes last week has not met the huge need created by the disaster, according to a leading international humanitarian organization.
- The International Rescue Committee, also known as the IRC, said the chances of survival for the tens of thousands still missing were shrinking dramatically two days after the critical 72-hour survival window.
- After that period, survival chances drop sharply.
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- July 1, 2026, 6:03 AM EDTBy ReutersLA GUAIRA, Venezuela — The response to Venezuela’s devastating twin earthquakes last week has not met the huge need created by the disaster, according to a leading international humanitarian organization.
- The International Rescue Committee, also known as the IRC, said the chances of survival for the tens of thousands still missing were shrinking dramatically two days after the critical 72-hour survival window.
- After that period, survival chances drop sharply.
Sources: NBC News