This aerial view shows collapsed buildings in Catia La Mar, La Guaira state, Venezuela, on June 27, 2026, following earthquakes that struck the region. Nearly 1,000 people have been killed and more than 50,000 remain missing after two consecutive earthquakes in Venezuela, where growing anger has been reported over the lack of official aid to swiftly rescue survivors. (Photo by Federico PARRA / AFP)
Caracas: The death toll from two powerful earthquakes that devastated Venezuela earlier this week rose to 1,430 on Saturday, National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez said.
Rodriguez also reported 3,238 injuries following Wednesday's magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 quakes. The previous death toll had been 920.
