CARACAS: The death toll from two powerful earthquakes that struck northern Venezuela has risen to at least 235, authorities said Thursday, as rescuers raced to find survivors beneath collapsed buildings and governments around the world mobilized humanitarian assistance. Health Minister Carlos Alvarado said the number of confirmed deaths had increased from the previously reported 188, while more than 1,500 people were injured in Wednesday’s back-to-back earthquakes. Hundreds of people remain unaccounted for, with officials warning the toll is expected to rise.

As pledges of aid pour in from around the world, acting President Delcy Rodríguez has declared a state of emergency.

The number of victims from the twin earthquake that struck north-central Venezuela rose to at least 164 dead and 971 injured, acting President Delcy Rodríguez reported on…

Officials have warned that a high death toll is expected following the quakes as rescue workers continue to search for victims of the terrifying tremors near the Venezuelan capital

At least 32 people confirmed dead and over 700 injured after back-to-back tremors collapse buildings

Back-to-back earthquakes left at least 188 dead and injured more than 1,500 people, the authorities said. Residents of the port city of La Guaira estimated that hundreds of people…

Powerful twin earthquakes have killed at least 32 people and hurt hundreds in Venezuela, the nation's leader said Thursday, with dozens of buildings collapsed or heavily damaged…

Thousands of Venezuelans were feared dead on Thursday after two powerful earthquakes wreaked havoc in and around the capital Caracas, trapping people beneath the rubble of…

Two earthquakes, measuring 7.2 and 7.5 in magnitude, have caused major destruction in Caracas and the country’s coastal area

At least 164 people have been killed and 971 injured after two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela, according to acting president Delcy Rodríguez, who warned that the toll could…

Venezuela's acting president said the death toll from powerful twin earthquakes was likely to rise, as USGS modeling suggested thousands may have been killed.

A pair of powerful earthquakes that rocked Venezuela have killed at least 164 people, the country's leader said Thursday as residents searched for loved ones trapped under rubble…

Emergency crews and residents scrambled to save survivors trapped beneath collapsed buildings in Venezuela Thursday after two powerful earthquakes killed...

At least 164 people have been killed and nearly 1,000 others injured in Venezuela with the death toll expected to climb, according to the country's acting president.

Jorge Rodriguez, who heads Venezuela's national assembly, says at least 188 people have died, 1,520 people have been injured, and at least 250 buildings have been damaged or…

Rescue teams intensified operations across Venezuela on Thursday after two powerful earthquakes struck the country on Wednesday evening, killing at least 164 people, injuring…

Venezuelan rescuers searched collapsed buildings in La Guaira and Caracas on Thursday after two earthquakes killed at least 164 people and injured 971, acting president Delcy…

Families are posting “missing person” flyers with photos of loved ones, as others share handwritten lists of names while searching for those still unaccounted for.

People are trapped in collapsed buildings and power is cut in many areas, say authorities.

The U.S. Geological Survey has estimated that the death toll from the powerful quakes could range from as many as 10,000 to 100,000.

National Assembly chief Jorge Rodriguez said at least 188 people were killed and 1,520 injured after two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela.