People search for survivors while others try to salvage belongings in a collapsed building following an earthquake in Catia La Mar, La Guaira state, some 30km north-west of Caracas, on June 25, 2026. (Photo: AFP)
June 26, 2026
Venezuela twin earthquakes toll more than doubles to 589 — president
CARACAS, Venezuela (AFP) — The official death toll from twin earthquakes in Venezuela more than doubled Friday to 589, interim President Delcy Rodriguez said, as rescuers raced to find survivors beneath collapsed buildings.
“Regrettably, we now have 589 people who died,” Rodriguez told a televised meeting with military and civilian officials.
The previous official toll had been 235.
