Venezuela is facing one of the greatest natural disasters in its modern history.
The two powerful earthquakes, measuring 7.2 and 7.5 on the Richter scale, which struck the country in the early hours of the morning, left behind widespread destruction and a heavy death toll.
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According to the latest official report, the death toll has risen to 188, while the number of injured exceeds 1,000, with authorities expressing fears that the death toll will rise as search and rescue operations continue.
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The country’s acting president, Delcy Rodríguez, confirmed the figures in a statement broadcast on the state-run television network Venezolana de Televisión (VTV), emphasizing that hundreds of rescuers are working around the clock in areas where dozens of buildings have been reduced to piles of rubble.
It is worth noting that, according to data from the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), more than 100 buildings have collapsed, and the number of people missing exceeds 30,000.
Voices Can Be Heard From the Rubble
A video posted by a Venezuelan journalist captures dramatic moments immediately after a building collapsed, with the voices of people believed to be trapped under the rubble clearly audible.
Rescue teams are continuing their search, while relatives and residents remain gathered at the scene, awaiting news on the fate of those missing.
The situation remains fluid regarding the exact number of victims, with rescue operations in full swing and information being updated continuously.
La Guaira at the epicenter of the disaster
The coastal state of La Guaira has emerged as the hardest-hit area, with authorities officially declaring it a “disaster zone”.
According to the country’s president, a large number of buildings collapsed completely, trapping an unknown number of people under the rubble.
“In the early hours of the morning, we maintained direct contact with the governor of La Guaira state and local authorities, as this is one of the hardest-hit areas and where rescue operations must be focused,” Rodriguez said.
Epic, unimaginable destruction and devastation from the earthquake in Venezuela. Most of the high-rise buildings will have to be condemned. Some citizens may have to relocate to another part of Venezuela or to another country. We all have to step up and help Venezuela.
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— Bonita Jamaica (@BonitaJamaica) June 25, 2026
At the same time, serious damage has also been reported in Caracas, where at least 10 buildings collapsed, while problems were reported with the power grid, telecommunications, and road networks.
The capital’s international airport also sustained significant damage and remains out of service.
The government has declared a state of emergency for the security services, the Fire Department, and Civil Protection, which are operating around the clock to locate trapped individuals and clear the rubble. At the same time, specialized teams and heavy equipment are being transported from other parts of the country to the affected areas.
Search efforts continue amid fears of aftershocks
Search and rescue operations are proceeding under extremely difficult conditions, as aftershocks continue and authorities fear further building collapses. Thousands of residents have fled their homes and are spending the night in open areas, fearing new strong tremors.
Rodríguez stated that she is in constant communication with the municipal and regional authorities of Greater Caracas in order to assess the extent of the damage in real time and coordinate emergency response efforts.
OH MY GOD!
Several people affected by the earthquake remain trapped in the rubble as they await the arrival of rescue teams.
Amid the chaos and destruction, survivors are desperately calling for help as search efforts continue… pic.twitter.com/1ilJgn7sg4
— Cristian Crespo F.
(@cristiancrespoj) June 25, 2026
Meanwhile, international seismological organizations are warning that this is one of the strongest seismic sequences to have struck the country in more than a century, a fact that explains the extent of the destruction reported in many regions of northern Venezuela.
International Mobilization and Aid
Efforts At the same time, the international community is mobilizing to support those affected.
According to official announcements and international media reports, the United States has already committed to sending search and rescue teams, medical personnel, and humanitarian aid, while coordination is underway for their immediate deployment to the affected areas.
At the same time, France, Germany, China, the Netherlands, Turkey, as well as several Latin American countries, including Mexico, El Salvador, Brazil, and Ecuador.
— Alerta Mundial (@AlertaMundoNews) June 25, 2026
In addition, the United Nations has put its humanitarian response mechanisms on full alert, while certified search and rescue teams working with the UN are on their way to the country to reinforce local forces.
At the same time, the European Union has activated the Copernicus satellite program to assess the damage and map the areas most severely affected.
— Visegrád 24 (@visegrad24) June 25, 2026
As rescuers continue to search for survivors beneath the rubble, authorities warn that the final death toll from the tragedy may be significantly higher, with the coming hours considered critical for rescuing those who remain trapped.
Source: iefimerida.gr
