Rescuers work inside a collapsed building after an earthquake in Chacao municipality in Miranda state, Venezuela, June 24, 2026. The twin quakes that struck Venezuela late Wednesday have resulted in at least 32 deaths and 700 injuries, the country's acting President Delcy Rodriguez said Thursday. Rodriguez said that international rescue teams are expected to arrive in the coming hours. (Photo by Marcos Salgado/Xinhua)
CARACAS, June 25 (Xinhua) -- At least 32 people were killed and more than 700 injured after two powerful earthquakes jolted Venezuela late Wednesday, the country's acting President Delcy Rodriguez said in an official update early Thursday.
Rodriguez said the coastal state of La Guaira in northern Venezuela was the hardest hit, describing it as a "disaster zone," where dozens of buildings had completely collapsed.
"La Guaira state is a true tragedy," Rodriguez said on Venezuelan state television.
The preliminary toll of 32 deaths and 700 injuries did not include La Guaira state, as connectivity problems are currently affecting the area, she said. ■
Rescuers work at the ruins of a building in Caracas, Venezuela, June 24, 2026. At least 32 people were killed and more than 700 injured after two powerful earthquakes jolted Venezuela late Wednesday, the country's acting President Delcy Rodriguez said in an official update early Thursday. (Photo by Marcos Salgado/Xinhua)
Rescuers work at the ruins of a building in Caracas, Venezuela, June 24, 2026. At least 32 people were killed and more than 700 injured after two powerful earthquakes jolted Venezuela late Wednesday, the country's acting President Delcy Rodriguez said in an official update early Thursday. (Photo by Marcos Salgado/Xinhua)
Rescuers work at the ruins of a building in Caracas, Venezuela, June 24, 2026. At least 32 people were killed and more than 700 injured after two powerful earthquakes jolted Venezuela late Wednesday, the country's acting President Delcy Rodriguez said in an official update early Thursday. (Photo by Marcos Salgado/Xinhua)
People gather for safety after an earthquake at Altamira Square in Chacao municipality of Miranda state, Venezuela, June 24, 2026. At least 32 people were killed and more than 700 injured after two powerful earthquakes jolted Venezuela late Wednesday, the country's acting President Delcy Rodriguez said in an official update early Thursday. (Photo by Marcos Salgado/Xinhua)
People gather for safety after an earthquake at Altamira Square in Chacao municipality of Miranda state, Venezuela, June 24, 2026. At least 32 people were killed and more than 700 injured after two powerful earthquakes jolted Venezuela late Wednesday, the country's acting President Delcy Rodriguez said in an official update early Thursday. (Photo by Marcos Salgado/Xinhua)
