The death toll from two powerful earthquakes in Venezuela has risen to 589, with 2,980 injured. Acting President Delcy Rodríguez announced the update early Friday, surrounded by government and military officials, as rescue crews from around the world arrived.

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

Venezuela's acting president says the powerful back-to-back earthquakes that struck Venezuela on Wednesday evening killed at least 32 people and injured at least 700.