# Dire Situation in Venezuela

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Podcast: [Amanpour](https://stenobird.com/podcast/amanpour-808408)
Published: 2026-06-29T19:43:00+00:00
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## Resource

The race is tightening in Venezuela to rescue the survivors of the twin earthquakes that struck the country last Wednesday. More than 1,400 people have been confirmed dead, and thousands are in dire need of humanitarian aid. CNN contributor Stefano Pozzebon has a report from a rescue site in the hard-hit city of La Guaira and then joins the show from Caracas with the latest. Also on today's show: Edward Fishman, Former Russia and Europe Sanctions Lead, US State Department; Martin Smith, Correspondent and Producer, Frontline's "The Crown Prince & the President"; Elizabeth Stordeur, author, "Something We Said" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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