Powerful back-to-back earthquakes struck north-central Venezuela, causing widespread damage and loss of life. The disaster resulted in over 6,500 deaths and an untold number of people missing. Thousands of buildings were damaged in the earthquakes that occurred on June 24.

Many Venezuelans living in the US were affected by the disaster, including those who had family members impacted by the earthquakes. For some, the experience was marked by desperation and anguish as they waited for news about their loved ones. Further details about the aftermath of the earthquakes and their impact on Venezuelans living in the US are available from the source.