Venezuela earthquakes: At least 32 dead, 700 injured; La Guaria a disaster zone, says Delcy Rodriguez
Twin earthquakes of magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 struck Venezuela, resulting in at least 32 deaths and 700 injuries. Acting President Delcy Rodríguez has declared La Guaira a disaster zone as rescue operations continue.
Why it matters
The disaster represents a major humanitarian crisis in Venezuela, likely to exacerbate existing infrastructure and economic challenges in the region.
At least 32 people are dead and 700 injured after back-to-back powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela on Wednesday evening (June 24, 2026), Acting President Delcy Rodríguez said.
The report focuses on factual accounts of a natural disaster and official government statements.
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