Venezuela Earthquake: 32 Dead, 700 Injured as Buildings Collapse

In Venezuela, acting President Delcy Rodriguez informed that at least 32 people have died and 700 have been injured in the powerful earthquake that struck on Wednesday evening. She also warned that the death toll could still rise as rescue and search operations continue.

Dozens of buildings have collapsed after two powerful earthquakes of magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5 struck various parts of the country, and emergency teams have been deployed to the affected areas for rescue and relief operations.

According to acting President Rodriguez, La Guaira state has been the most affected. She stated that the region is facing a severe humanitarian crisis.

According to her, many buildings have been destroyed, and security personnel and emergency teams are continuously deployed to rescue people trapped in the debris.

Rodriguez described La Guaira as a disaster-affected area, stating that saving lives is currently the government's top priority. She mentioned that rescuers are continuously striving to save people's lives in difficult circumstances.

The government has intensified relief and treatment services in the affected areas, and the work to collect the actual details of the damage is also ongoing, it has been informed.