Klieber Morán, 3, Survives 6 Days Under Venezuela Quake Rubble as Death Toll Reaches 1,943
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Updated · BBC.com · Jun 30
Klieber Morán, 3, Survives 6 Days Under Venezuela Quake Rubble as Death Toll Reaches 1,943
3 articles · Updated · BBC.com · Jun 30
Summary
Jordanian rescuers pulled 3-year-old Klieber Morán alive from rubble in La Guaira six days after Venezuela's twin earthquakes, then transferred him to a Caracas hospital with good vital signs.
The rescue came well beyond the usual three-day survival window and prompted Venezuelan officials to say domestic and foreign teams were still searching for more survivors.
1,943 people have been confirmed dead, more than 10,000 injured and tens of thousands remain unaccounted for after the 7.2 and 7.5 quakes, with NASA estimating 58,870 buildings were damaged or destroyed.
La Guaira faces severe shortages and fraying order, with the UN saying food, shelter, communications and basic services have broken down and seeking $15 million to support 30,000 people over six months.
A 47-tonne UN aid shipment has arrived, but the WHO says health services are under extreme pressure and disease risks are rising as families continue burying the dead.
With the death toll potentially 50 times the official count, what is the true human cost of Venezuela's earthquake?
For a nation already in collapse, can this earthquake disaster become a catalyst for rebuilding and genuine change?
2026 Venezuela Earthquakes: 50,000 Missing, International Aid Mobilized Amid Devastation
Overview
On June 24, 2026, catastrophic earthquakes struck Venezuela, plunging the nation into chaos and a desperate struggle for survival. Widespread devastation left buildings collapsed and infrastructure destroyed, especially in the northern port city of La Guaira, which became the center of urgent rescue efforts. Both international and local rescue crews raced to find survivors among the rubble, while countless people were trapped or displaced, leading to a high human toll and mass evacuations. Amid uncertainty and despair, a comprehensive humanitarian response quickly mobilized, with the UN and Venezuelan government working together to provide critical aid and support to affected communities.