Buildings collapse after deadly earthquakes rock Venezuela
Key takeaways
- The acting president has reported at least 32 deaths in Venezuela after two strong earthquakes rattled the capital and surrounding regions.
- Over 700 others were injured, she added.
- "Dozens of buildings have collapsed and we are engaged in the arduous task of rescuing the lives that God allows us to save.
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The acting president has reported at least 32 deaths in Venezuela after two strong earthquakes rattled the capital and surrounding regions.
https://p.dw.com/p/5G1FIEmergency crews searching through the rubble of a collapsed building in Caracas Image: Gaby Oraa/REUTERSAdvertisement Skip next section What you need to know What you need to know Two major quakes struck central Venezuela seconds apart, one with a magnitude 7.2 and the other with a magnitude 7.5 At least 32 are dead, with 700 injuries, acting President Rodriguez has said Venezuela's president has declared a state of emergency Extensive damage reported in the capital of Caracas and the nearby state of La Guaira Follow along for the latest news out of Venezuela on Wednesday and Thursday:
Published 06/25/2026Published June 25, 2026last updated 06/25/2026last updated June 25, 2026At least 32 deaths, 700 injured in earthquakes, Rodriguez saysThe back-to-back earthquakes which have rocked Venezuela on Wednesday have killed at least 32 people, interim President Delcy Rodriguez has said.