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UK deploys search and rescue team and emergency funding to support Venezuela earthquake response
By Government of the United Kingdom at ReliefWeb
· June 29, 2026
· 5 min read
Countries: Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of), United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland . UK deploying 68‑strong search and rescue team, including specialist dogs, to support life‑saving efforts in Venezuela £2 million UK humanitarian funding will support immediate response and coordinat
Key takeaway Prime Minister Keir Starmer said: My thoughts are with the people of Venezuela following this week’s devastating earthquakes.
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Category: disaster ·
Published: June 29, 2026 ·
Source: ReliefWeb ·
Reading time: 5 min
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