Death toll rises after twin earthquakes
The death toll from the twin earthquakes that struck Venezuela on Wednesday, June 24, has climbed to 1,430, as rescue teams continue searching through collapsed buildings and damaged neighborhoods. Authorities in several countries have confirmed that their citizens were among those killed, while many foreign nationals remain missing in the disaster-hit areas.
The earthquakes have triggered a broad international response, with foreign ministries working to identify victims, support families and coordinate consular aid. Officials have warned that the final casualty count could rise further as emergency crews continue operations in areas where access remains difficult and rubble clearance is still underway.
Foreign nationals confirmed among victims
Portugal has reported the highest number of foreign casualties so far. Its foreign ministry said 28 Portuguese nationals or people of Portuguese descent were killed in the earthquakes, while 85 others remain missing. The ministry revised earlier figures as more information became available from local authorities and families.
China confirmed the deaths of seven Chinese nationals, citing information from its embassy in Caracas. The embassy also advised Chinese citizens in Venezuela to remain alert for aftershocks and possible secondary disasters. Spain said at least nine Spanish nationals were killed, while 152 remain missing and 14 were rescued from beneath collapsed buildings. Official figures show that about 147,000 Spanish nationals were living in Venezuela as of January 1.
Brazil confirmed that two of its citizens, a man and a woman, died in the disaster and said consular officials were assisting their families. Chile reported the death of one national and said its officials were providing support and guidance to the victim’s relatives. Italy confirmed that a dual Italian-Venezuelan citizen, believed to be in his mid-50s and born in Caracas, died when a building collapsed in La Guaira, one of the worst-hit regions.
Uruguay’s foreign affairs ministry also confirmed that one of its citizens, who had lived in Venezuela for many years, was among the dead. The ministry said the man’s wife and eldest daughter also died in the disaster. Search and rescue efforts remain active across Venezuela as authorities continue to assess the scale of the damage and locate those still missing.
The death toll from the twin earthquakes that struck Venezuela on Wednesday, June 24, has climbed to 1,430, as rescue teams continue searching through collapsed buildings and damaged neighborhoods. Authorities in several countries have confirmed that their citizens were among those killed, while many foreign nationals remain missing in the disaster-hit areas.
The earthquakes have triggered a broad international response, with foreign ministries working to identify victims, support families and coordinate consular aid. Officials have warned that the final casualty count could rise further as emergency crews continue operations in areas where access remains difficult and rubble clearance is still underway.
Foreign nationals confirmed among victims
Portugal has reported the highest number of foreign casualties so far. Its foreign ministry said 28 Portuguese nationals or people of Portuguese descent were killed in the earthquakes, while 85 others remain missing. The ministry revised earlier figures as more information became available from local authorities and families.
China confirmed the deaths of seven Chinese nationals, citing information from its embassy in Caracas. The embassy also advised Chinese citizens in Venezuela to remain alert for aftershocks and possible secondary disasters. Spain said at least nine Spanish nationals were killed, while 152 remain missing and 14 were rescued from beneath collapsed buildings. Official figures show that about 147,000 Spanish nationals were living in Venezuela as of January 1.
Brazil confirmed that two of its citizens, a man and a woman, died in the disaster and said consular officials were assisting their families. Chile reported the death of one national and said its officials were providing support and guidance to the victim’s relatives. Italy confirmed that a dual Italian-Venezuelan citizen, believed to be in his mid-50s and born in Caracas, died when a building collapsed in La Guaira, one of the worst-hit regions.
Uruguay’s foreign affairs ministry also confirmed that one of its citizens, who had lived in Venezuela for many years, was among the dead. The ministry said the man’s wife and eldest daughter also died in the disaster. Search and rescue efforts remain active across Venezuela as authorities continue to assess the scale of the damage and locate those still missing.
