# Rescuers describe 'war zone' in Venezuela after devastating earthquake

A powerful earthquake has struck Venezuela, leaving scenes of destruction that rescuers compare to a war zone. Emergency teams are navigating collapsed buildings and widespread damage to reach survivors. The quake has caused a major humanitarian crisis in a country already struggling with economic and political instability.

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## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/world/ng-interactive/2026/jul/03/international-rescuers-venezuela-earthquake-hellscape) — Fri, 03 Jul 2026 11:08:44 GMT
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jul/04/how-the-1986-mexico-world-cup-almost-cancelled-after-earthquake-1986) — Sat, 04 Jul 2026 11:40:31 GMT