Venezuela Earthquakes Leave Thousands Affected

More than 920 people have been confirmed dead, with over 3,300 suffering injuries, following two of the most destructive earthquakes Venezuela has seen in over a century. This disturbing news came during the first full day of search and rescue efforts.

National Assembly President Jorge Rodríguez reported the death toll has significantly risen, up from an earlier count of 589. The tremors, measuring 7.2 and 7.5 in magnitude, occurred just 39 seconds apart in northern Venezuela. Areas hardest hit include La Guaira, Yaraqui, Carabobo, and the capital, Caracas.

It’s believed that nearly 7 million people have faced the impacts of these earthquakes.

During the crucial first 48 to 72 hours, often referred to as the “golden” hours, rescue teams tirelessly searched for survivors trapped beneath the debris.

Assistance is on the way, with rescue teams arriving from various countries across the Americas—like Brazil, Canada, Mexico, Colombia, El Salvador, Cuba, and the United States—as well as support from the United Nations for humanitarian efforts in Venezuela.

“We want the people of Venezuela, and those whose loved ones are trapped under the rubble, to know that we are determined that help will reach them,” stated UN aid chief Tom Fletcher.

President Donald Trump expressed support through a post on Truth Social, affirming that “the United States is ready, willing, and able to help.”

Rodríguez also declared a state of emergency, estimating that at least 172 individuals are still trapped under the rubble.