Acting President Rodriguez confirmed that death toll reaches 589 as rescue efforts continue.
On Friday, Venezuelan Acting President Delcy Rodriguez announced the militarization of La Guaira state to coordinate humanitarian assistance and public security following the twin earthquakes that struck on June 24.
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The measure authorizes the immediate deployment of the Bolivarian National Armed Forces (FANB) in La Guaira, a state that was declared a disaster zone after being the hardest-hit region by the earthquakes.
Rodriguez announced that the removal of debris from roads has restored mobility for rescue brigades, public security forces and military personnel throughout La Guaira.
The effort is facilitating logistical supply operations and allowing the large-scale distribution of drinking water and food to meet the needs of residents.
The deployment includes the delivery of 2,600 tons of essential supplies, including protein products and dry goods, with instructions to meet basic supply targets within 24 hours in order to provide immediate support to 69,000 affected families in La Guaira.
The emergency in the coastal state was caused by a magnitude 7.2 earthquake that struck at 6:04 p.m. local time and was followed 39 seconds later by a magnitude 7.5 earthquake.
#Venezuela | Acting President Delcy Rodriguez provides an update on the aftermath of the twin earthquakes: 589 confirmed deaths, 2,980 injured, dozens rescued alive, and 214 aftershocks recorded so far.#VenezuelaEarthquake #teleSUREnglish pic.twitter.com/F1CqQv1Q15
— teleSUR English (@telesurenglish) June 26, 2026
So far, Venezuela’s seismological service has recorded 214 aftershocks across the country, keeping all official prevention, assessment and risk-monitoring protocols in effect.
According to the latest update, Venezuelan authorities have recorded 589 deaths, 2,980 injuries, and dozens of people who have been rescued alive from beneath the rubble by emergency teams.
As ground movement continues, state institutions are urging the public to remain calm, while the Rodriguez administration reaffirmed its commitment to providing civilian protection and directly assisting all affected communities facing severe material losses.
The country’s top political and military leadership remains deployed on the ground, actively overseeing the distribution of technical and humanitarian resources.
The national emergency response includes the collaboration of specialists from 16 countries, who are working alongside Venezuelans to strengthen search-and-rescue operations for survivors.
#Venezuela | Acting President Delcy Rodriguez says her country has deployed military forces to La Guaira as authorities expand relief operations and distribute food and water after the twin earthquakes.#VenezuelaEarthquake #teleSUREnglish pic.twitter.com/L04poEsCRY
— teleSUR English (@telesurenglish) June 26, 2026
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