World expresses solidarity with Venezuela after deadly earthquakes, offers assistance

Venezuelans saw buildings crumbling on Wednesday evening when two powerful earthquakes shook the country, leaving at least 32 dead and hundreds injured. Video footage showed emergency workers scrambling over the pancaked debris of a collapsed building in the capital as night fell, while distraught relatives sought help for loved ones believed to be trapped. Several dazed survivors were taken away, some on stretchers. The US Geological Survey, using predictive modeling to estimate the death toll, said it would ‌most likely run into the thousands, with a substantial probability of exceeding 10,000. Meanwhile, countries in Latin America and beyond extended condolences and offers of help. ‘Deeply saddened’ From Pakistan, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed solidarity with Venezuelans in “ this difficult and challenging time”. “Deeply saddened by the devastation and loss of life caused by the earthquakes in Venezuela. On behalf of the people of Pakistan, I convey our heartfelt condolences to the government and people of Venezuela, especially the families of the victims. We pray for the injured and stand in solidarity with all those affected during this difficult and challenging time,” he posted on X. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq joined the prime minister in expressing solidarity with those affected, saying: “I’m deeply grieved to learn about the terrible loss of life and devastation caused by the recent earthquakes in Venezuela. My deepest condolences and heartfelt sympathies to the bereaved families. I also wish a speedy recovery to those injured.” US ‘willing and able’ US President Donald Trump posted on his Truth Social platform that Americal was “willing and able to help”. “The two major earthquakes that just hit the great people of Venezuela are both massive in scale and have left a devastating number of deaths. “The USA stands ready, willing, and able to help! I have instructed all agencies of our government to get ready to move quickly. We