MercoPress. South Atlantic News Agency
Thursday, June 25th 2026 - 05:04 UTC
Rodríguez said that La Guaira, a coastal state north of Caracas, is the hardest hit and described it as a “disaster zone,” with a high number of collapsed buildings
Venezuela's acting President Delcy Rodríguez reported on Thursday at least 32 dead and more than 700 injured from the two earthquakes of magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 that struck the north-central part of the country on Wednesday, and warned that the toll would rise. “We have reports of 32 dead, not yet counting the figures that the state of La Guaira may yield, and more than 700 injured,” the leader said in a broadcast on the state channel Venezolana de Televisión.
Rodríguez said that La Guaira, a coastal state north of Caracas, is the hardest hit and described it as a “disaster zone,” with a high number of collapsed buildings. The president of the National Assembly, Jorge Rodríguez, specified that up to 15 buildings came down in that region. It is home to Maiquetía International Airport, the country's main one, which serves Caracas and was closed after suffering severe damage. The acting president also announced the suspension of classes for the coming days, as well as of the metro and the railway, along with disruptions to electricity, water and gas services.
