According to the BBC on June 24, interim President Delcy Rodriguez reported that the earthquakes, measuring 7.2 and 7.5 in magnitude, caused damage across several states. This was the first official announcement regarding the death toll. The Venezuelan government has declared a national emergency in the affected areas and is continuing rescue and search operations.
Rodriguez noted that La Guaira state suffered the most significant damage, and as rescue teams search through collapsed buildings, the death toll is expected to rise.
As the scale of the disaster increases, international offers of assistance are pouring in. Rodriguez expressed gratitude to President Donald Trump via social media, stating that he has been in continuous contact with Venezuelan authorities. She explained that the U.S. government has conveyed its willingness to provide support and solidarity to Venezuela.
Earlier, Trump posted on his social media platform Truth Social, stating, "The United States is ready, willing, and able to help Venezuela." He added that he has instructed all government agencies to be prepared to act swiftly.
Rodriguez also thanked other world leaders, including Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chilean President José Antonio Kast, for their offers of support.
Venezuelan authorities are continuing to assess the extent of the damage, and the number of casualties may rise as search efforts progress.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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