Venezuela Earthquakes Death Toll Near 3,000

Venezuela’s twin earthquakes, which struck the eastern part of the country on Friday night, have now been confirmed to have killed almost 3,000 people, according to updated official figures released on Saturday. The shocks, measuring 7.0 and 7.1 on the Richter scale, struck the states of Monagas and Anzoátegui, causing widespread collapse of homes and infrastructure and leaving thousands trapped under rubble.

International rescue teams, led by the Venezuelan Red Cross and supported by agencies from France, the United States, and several Latin American nations, have begun to wind down search operations for survivors. While the immediate focus has shifted to medical care for the injured and the provision of emergency shelter, authorities report that many families are still awaiting news of missing relatives. The government has pledged additional resources for reconstruction and has called for continued international assistance.

As the nation moves from the immediate emergency phase, officials are preparing to assess the full extent of the damage and to plan for long‑term recovery. The updated death toll underscores the severity of the disaster, and the international community remains on standby to provide further aid as Venezuela works to rebuild the affected regions.