A major search and rescue operation is underway to find survivors in Venezuela after a devastating double earthquake.
At least 188 have lost their lives, thousands remain missing and 250 buildings have been lost or damaged, President of the National Asembly Jorge Rodríguez has said.
Fri 26 Jun 2026 at 6:33am
Delcy Rodriguez visiting La Guaira ‘disaster zone’, lawmaker says
Venezuela’s interim president Delcy Rodriguez has visited the coastal area worst hit by twin earthquakes, the head of the country’s legislature said.
“She is currently in La Guaira state, attending to the tremendous disaster zone,” the president’s brother, National Assembly leader Jorge Rodriguez, said in a televised address.
No images have yet emerged of the visit.
Fri 26 Jun 2026 at 6:24am
Good morning
A “massive” UN-coordinated recovery effort is underway to find survivors of two earthquakes that hit Venezuela yesterday, with countries from around the world deploying search-and-rescue teams.
Jorge Rodriguez, who heads Venezuela’s national assembly, said at least 188 people had died, 1,520 people were injured, and at least 250 buildings had been damaged or destroyed.
The death toll is predicted to climb.
Stay with us as we bring you the latest updates.
