Published on
06/07/2026 - 18:43 GMT+2
The number of Portuguese citizens and people of Portuguese descent killed in the earthquakes that devastated Venezuela has risen to 96, including 17 children and 79 adults, according to the latest figures from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) released to the Lusa news agency.
To date, the twin earthquake that struck mainly the La Guaria area on 24 June has left 3,342 dead and 16,740 injured.
Several countries from the European Union, including Portugal, have sent rescue teams.
