Twin earthquakes ripped through Venezuela on June 24, 2026, killing at least 920 people and injuring thousands more. The next day, as the World Cup continued across North America, national teams including France, Spain, Senegal, and Iraq stood in silence before their matches to honor the victims.
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Binance Charity committed $3 million in USDT to earthquake relief efforts in Venezuela. The organization also waived fees for Venezuelan users affected by the disaster.
The 7.2-magnitude foreshock hit near San Felipe in Yaracuy state, followed by the stronger 7.5-magnitude mainshock. Together, they represent the most powerful seismic event in Venezuela since 1900. Casualty figures as of June 26 ranged from over 3,000 to 4,500 injured, with the death toll at 920 and still climbing.
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