Venezuelan acting president says earthquake death toll rises to 589 with 2,980 injured

Xinhua | Updated: 2026-06-26 20:33

A man involved in rescue efforts looks on from a damaged building, in the aftermath of earthquakes in La Guaira, Venezuela, June 25, 2026. [Photo/Agencies]

CARACAS - The death toll from earthquakes in Venezuela rose to 589, with 2,980 injured, acting President Delcy Rodriguez said early Friday.

She added that 214 aftershocks have occurred so far.