Earthquakes in Venezuela Caused Nearly $20 Billion in Damage, World Bank Says

Two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela on June 24, 2026. The World Bank estimates $19.6 billion in damage across 11 provinces — roughly the cost of rebuilding a mid-sized country's roads, homes, and hospitals. Nearly half the damage hit homes. La Guaira state and the capital area suffered most. Reuters reported over 1,700 people killed.