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Almost a month after Venezuela's earthquakes, recovery and radio teams press forward
Summary by Christgiving Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Katie O'Malley , Mission Network News
· July 21, 2026
· 3 min read
Venezuela (MNN) — It’s been nearly a month since twin earthquakes devastated northern Venezuela on June 24, 2026. The death toll crossed the 5,200 mark over the past weekend, and that number will keep rising. But the work of recovery is increasingly grim. “Many of the deceased are being buried in un
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Key takeaway “Many of the deceased are being buried in unmarked, mass graves because they haven't been identified for any family member,” says Annabel Torrealba, the International Director of Latin America and the Caribbean Hispanic Ministry for TWR.
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Category: missions ·
Published: July 21, 2026 ·
Source: Mission Network News ·
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What is this story about? Venezuela (MNN) — It’s been nearly a month since twin earthquakes devastated northern Venezuela on June 24, 2026. The death toll crossed the 5,200 mark over the past weekend, and that number will keep rising. But the work of recovery is increasingly grim. “Many of the deceased are being buried in un
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