Venezuela confirms 1,430 deaths and thousands injured after earthquakes

Venezuela earthquakes death toll rises

Rescue operations continue

International aid arrives

The number of victims from the two earthquakes recorded in Venezuela continues to increase.

National Assembly President Jorge Rodríguez reported that the death toll has risen to 1,430 people.

He also reported 3,238 injured people and 3,142 people who lost their homes as a result of the disaster.

Authorities continue rescue operations while the risk from new aftershocks remains.

General overview: Jorge Rodríguez reported that since the earthquakes that occurred on June 24, a total of 432 seismic events have been recorded.

Venezuela earthquakes: the death toll continues to rise

The number of people killed by the double earthquake in Venezuela rises to 1,430 #NoticiasSIN
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The official explained that the two main earthquakes occurred around six in the evening.

Afterward, another 430 aftershocks were recorded.

According to Rodríguez, this sequence reflects the destructive power of the seismic events.

During an appearance on state television, he said that the aftershocks have also contributed to the impact of the disaster.

Authorities continue monitoring seismic activity.

Fear of new movements keeps affected communities on alert.

Emergency teams are working around the clock in different areas of the country.

La Guaira concentrates the most severe damage

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The number of deaths in Venezuela from the recent earthquakes rises to 1,430; there are nearly 3,328 injured pic.twitter.com/9pspFsDjNr

— Cuarto Poder (@CuartoPoderMX) June 27, 2026

La Guaira continues to be the main center of destruction. It is the region that has suffered the greatest damage after the earthquakes.

In total, seven Venezuelan states were affected. Rescue operations remain active as the search for survivors continues.

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The increase in the number of victims keeps the country under a state of emergency.

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) estimated that up to 6.76 million people could have been affected.

That projection includes approximately two million residents of Caracas.

The estimate reflects the potential scale of the humanitarian emergency caused by the earthquakes.

International rescuers strengthen the response

Venezuela has received international support to strengthen emergency operations, according to Telemundo.

Deputy Foreign Minister for Europe and North America Oliver Blanco reported that more than 1,600 international rescuers are already in the country.

The teams come from multiple nations that responded to the request for assistance.

Among the participating countries are El Salvador, Mexico, and the Dominican Republic.

Rescue teams also arrived from Switzerland, Ecuador, and Spain.

Colombia, Chile, the Netherlands, Italy, and the United States are part of the international contingent.

Vice President Delcy Rodríguez reported that another ten countries are expected to join.

She did not provide details about which nations those would be.

Authorities continue deploying resources as search and assistance operations move forward.

The operations continue amid uncertainty over possible new aftershocks.

The official balance remains subject to change as rescue teams continue their work and damage assessments.

Authorities continue updating information about victims, injured people, and displaced residents.