On June 24, 2026, two big earthquakes hit northern Venezuela. Many people died and many buildings fell.

2026年6月24日，委內瑞拉北部發生兩次大地震。許多人死亡，許多建築物倒塌。

The earthquakes hit the Yaracuy state and La Guaira. The government says 1,943 people died. But NASA says almost 60,000 buildings broke. The buildings fell because they were old and weak.

地震擊中了亞拉庫伊州與拉瓜伊拉。政府表示有1,943人死亡。但NASA表示有近60,000棟建築物損毀。這些建築物之所以倒塌，是因為太舊且結構脆弱。

The United States and other countries are helping. The US sent ships, planes, and 300 workers. They gave 300 million dollars. Many people need food, water, and medicine. Hospitals are closed and people are sick.

美國及其他國家正提供援助。美國派遣了船隻、飛機以及300名工作人員。他們提供了3億美元。許多人需要食物、水與藥品。醫院已關閉，許多人病了。

A hotel in La Guaira fell down. Many people from the US were inside the hotel. They were there because the US sent them back to Venezuela. Some people say the workers locked the doors. Many of these people died.

拉瓜伊拉的一家酒店倒塌了。酒店內有許多美國人。他們在那裡是因為美國將他們送回委內瑞拉。有人表示工作人員將門鎖上了。其中許多人死亡。

The area is still in danger. 50,000 people are missing and many people are sick.

該地區目前仍處於危險之中。有50,000人失蹤，且許多人患病。

On June 24, 2026, northern Venezuela was hit by two consecutive earthquakes with magnitudes of 7.2 and 7.5, leading to many deaths and widespread damage to infrastructure.

2026年6月24日，委內瑞拉北部接連發生兩次規模分別為7.2與7.5級的地震，導致多人死亡，基礎設施遭受廣泛破壞。

The two earthquakes happened only 39 seconds apart, with the center in Yaracuy state. They caused terrible damage along the northern coast, especially in La Guaira. The interim government, led by Delcy Rodríguez, reported 1,943 deaths and over 10,000 injuries; however, these numbers are being questioned. A preliminary report from NASA using satellite imagery suggests that about 58,870 buildings were damaged or destroyed, which is much higher than the government's estimate of 855 buildings. Experts emphasize that the collapse was caused by soft soil and a failure to follow safety building codes, which was made worse by long-term economic problems and a lack of investment in emergency services.

這兩次地震僅相隔39秒，震央位於亞拉庫伊州（Yaracuy）。它們對北岸造成了嚴重損毀，特別是在拉古艾拉（La Guaira）。由德爾西·羅德里格斯（Delcy Rodríguez）領導的臨時政府報告指出有1,943人死亡及超過10,000人受傷；然而，這些數字受到質疑。NASA利用衛星圖像的初步報告顯示，約有58,870棟建築受損或毀壞，遠高於政府估計的855棟。專家強調，倒塌是由於土質鬆軟且未能遵守建築安全規範所致，而長期的經濟問題與缺乏對緊急服務的投資，使情況 더욱惡化。

From a political perspective, the United States has changed its approach and sent significant help, including 300 first responders, transport aircraft, and naval ships to help reopen ports. Washington has also promised over $300 million in aid. Furthermore, rescue teams from Jordan, El Salvador, Mexico, and several Asian countries have arrived. Despite this, the humanitarian situation is still critical. The UN reports that up to 6.8 million people may be affected by shortages of food, water, and medicine. Additionally, the World Health Organization warned that diseases like measles could spread because 38 hospitals have collapsed and vaccination rates are low.

從政治角度來看，美國改變了做法並提供了大量援助，包括300名第一線救援人員、運輸機及海軍艦艇以協助重新開放港口。華盛頓亦承諾提供超過3億美元的援助。此外，來自約旦、薩爾瓦多、墨西哥及數個亞洲國家的救援隊已抵達。儘管如此，人道主義情況依然危急。聯合國報告指出，高達680萬人可能受到食物、水與藥品短缺的影響。此外，世界衛生組織警告，由於38家醫院倒塌且疫苗接種率低，麻疹等疾病可能會傳播。

One major controversy involves the Hotel Santuario La Llanada in La Guaira. Reports state that about 146 Venezuelans, who had been deported from the U.S. just hours before the earthquakes, were at the hotel when it collapsed. Survivors claim that detainees were locked inside the building, which prevented them from escaping. While some survived, many are still missing or dead. Consequently, this has led to strong criticism of both U.S. deportation policies and the Venezuelan government's failure to protect people in its care.

其中一項重大爭議涉及拉古艾拉的聖所拉亞納達酒店（Hotel Santuario La Llanada）。報告指出，約146名在地震發生前僅數小時被美國驅逐出境的委內瑞拉人，當時正身處該酒店，隨後酒店倒塌。倖存者聲稱，被拘留者被鎖在建築物內，導致他們無法逃生。雖然部分人倖存，但許多人仍失蹤或死亡。因此，這導致美國的驅逐政策以及委內瑞拉政府未能保護其照顧對象而受到強烈批評。

The region remains in a state of emergency, with approximately 50,000 people still missing and a growing health crisis threatening those who have lost their homes.

該地區仍處於緊急狀態，約有50,000人仍然失蹤，且日益嚴重的健康危機正威脅著失去家園的人們。

On June 24, 2026, northern Venezuela was struck by two consecutive earthquakes of magnitude 7.2 and 7.5, resulting in extensive casualties and widespread infrastructure failure.

2026年6月24日，委內瑞拉北部接連發生兩次 7.2 級與 7.5 級地震，導致大量人員傷亡與基礎設施大範圍癱瘓。

The seismic events, occurring 39 seconds apart, centered in the Yaracuy state and caused catastrophic damage across the northern coast, particularly in La Guaira. While the interim administration under Delcy Rodríguez reported 1,943 fatalities and over 10,000 injuries, these figures are contested. A preliminary NASA assessment utilizing Sentinel-1 radar imagery suggests that approximately 58,870 buildings were damaged or destroyed, vastly exceeding the government's estimate of 855 affected structures. The severity of the collapse is attributed to a combination of soft soil amplification and a systemic failure to adhere to seismic building codes, exacerbated by chronic economic mismanagement and a lack of investment in emergency infrastructure.

這兩次地震相隔 39 秒，震央位於 Yaracuy 州，對北部海岸造成毀滅性打擊，尤其是在 La Guaira。雖然 Delcy Rodríguez 領導的臨時政府報告有 1,943 人死亡與超過 10,000 人受傷，但這些數字存在爭議。NASA 根據 Sentinel-1 雷達影像的初步評估顯示，大約有 58,870 棟建築物受損或被毀，遠遠超過政府估計的 855 棟。

Stakeholder positioning reveals a complex geopolitical landscape. The United States, having recently shifted its diplomatic posture following the January capture of Nicolás Maduro, has deployed significant resources, including 300 first responders, C-17 transport aircraft, and naval vessels such as the USS Fort Lauderdale to restore port operations. Washington has pledged over $300 million in aid. Concurrently, a multilateral response has materialized, with search and rescue teams from Jordan, El Salvador, Mexico, and various Asian nations mobilizing. However, the humanitarian situation remains critical; the UN reports that up to 6.8 million people may be affected, with acute shortages of food, water, and medical services. The World Health Organization has warned of potential outbreaks of measles and diphtheria due to low vaccination rates and the collapse of 38 hospitals.

利益相關者的立場揭示了複雜的地緣政治格局。美國在 1 月逮捕 Nicolás Maduro 後改變了外交姿態，部署了大量資源，包括 300 名第一線救援人員、C-17 運輸機以及 USS Fort Lauderdale 號軍艦以恢復港口運作。華盛頓已承諾提供超過 3 億美元援助。同時，多邊救援行動已經展開，約旦、薩爾瓦多、墨西哥及多個亞洲國家派遣了搜救隊。然而，人道主義情況依然危急；聯合國報告指出高達 680 萬人可能受影響，且食物、水與醫療服務嚴重短缺。世界衛生組織警告，由於疫苗接種率低且 38 間醫院崩塌，可能會爆發麻疹與白喉。

A specific point of contention involves the Hotel Santuario La Llanada in La Guaira. Reports indicate that approximately 146 Venezuelan nationals, deported from the U.S. hours before the tremors, were being processed at the facility when it collapsed. Survivor testimonies allege that detainees were locked inside the building during the event, preventing egress. While some deportees survived, many remain missing or have been confirmed dead, intensifying criticisms of both the U.S. deportation policy and the Venezuelan state's custodial negligence.

一個特定的爭議點涉及 La Guaira 的 Hotel Santuario La Llanada。報告指出，大約 146 名在地震前數小時剛被美國驅逐出境的委內瑞拉國民，在該設施處理手續時遭遇崩塌。倖存者證詞指稱，被拘留者在事件發生期間被鎖在建築物內，無法逃生。雖然部分被驅逐者倖存，但許多人仍失蹤或被確認死亡，這加劇了對美國驅逐政策以及委內瑞拉政府監管疏忽的批評。

The region remains in a state of emergency, with approximately 50,000 individuals still missing and a burgeoning public health crisis threatening the displaced population.

該地區仍處於緊急狀態，大約有 50,000 人仍然失蹤，且日益嚴重的公共衛生危機正威脅著流離失所的人口。