Venezuelans are rushing to identify the bodies of their loved ones as earthquake deaths multiply

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July 3, 2026

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Venezuelans are rushing to identify the bodies of their loved ones as earthquake deaths multiply

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LA GUAIRA, Venezuela (AP) — Speaking in a hushed voice, Rosa López recalled how she had to sidestep the rows of bodies lying under a harsh sun as she helped her daughter search for her missing husband.

Even her years working as a nurse did not prepare her for the sight of the dozens of dead wrapped in sheets or blankets.

“We saw a lot of bodies that had not yet been identified,” López said.

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