According to Venezuelan authorities, more than 3,200 people have been injured, while over 50,000 remain missing. The United Nations estimates that nearly 6.76 million people have been affected by the disaster and require emergency shelter, clean drinking water, sanitation, healthcare, and other essential supplies.
The United States has begun delivering emergency aid after restoring operations at one runway of Simon Bolivar International Airport. US military aircraft carrying relief supplies have started landing in Caracas, while a naval vessel has also arrived to support humanitarian efforts. Search-and-rescue teams from at least 17 countries have been mobilized under the coordination of the United Nations.
Rescue workers and local residents continue to remove debris in hopes of finding survivors. A rare moment of joy came when an infant was pulled alive from the rubble in La Guaira nearly 32 hours after the earthquake struck. Emotional scenes from the rescue quickly spread across social media.
Despite ongoing relief efforts, many survivors have criticized the government’s response. Several families claimed they received little or no immediate assistance after the disaster. Some residents said they had to recover the bodies of loved ones themselves before emergency responders arrived.
Interim Venezuelan leader Delcy Rodriguez said the country is receiving international support and confirmed discussions with US President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio regarding relief operations.
The United Nations estimates that the earthquake caused approximately $6.7 billion in physical damage, equal to around 6% of Venezuela’s economy. The disaster has further strained a nation already facing years of economic hardship, weak public services, and political instability.
Authorities continue rescue operations while urging residents to remain alert for possible aftershocks. International aid organizations are expanding relief efforts as millions of survivors struggle with damaged infrastructure, limited healthcare, food shortages, and the urgent need for clean water and temporary shelter.
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