Venezuela Earthquake — Current Status Update
The situation in Venezuela continues to evolve as search and rescue operations intensify following the twin earthquakes that struck near Caracas. Here is the latest verified information:
People accounted for & casualties
At least 235 people have been confirmed dead and more than 4,300 injured.
Tens of thousands remain missing or out of contact due to collapsed infrastructure and widespread communication outages.
The independent missing-persons platform desaparecidosterremotovenezuela.com has received over 24,800 requests from families searching for loved ones.
Search & rescue efforts
Rescue teams are working around the clock in La Guaira, Greater Caracas, and surrounding regions.
U.S. Southern Command has deployed personnel, aircraft, and specialized mobility support.
Urban Search & Rescue teams from Virginia (Fairfax County) and Los Angeles County are on the ground.
Nearly 40 aftershocks have complicated rescue operations.
Countries providing aid
The United States, Mexico, Canada, Brazil, Colombia, El Salvador, Cuba, Turkey, Iran, and others have deployed teams or sent aid.
The United Nations is coordinating global rescue and humanitarian deployments.
The Vatican has sent an initial €100,000 emergency donation.
Housing & shelter
Emergency shelters are active in La Guaira and Caracas.
Hospitals are over capacity with thousands wounded.
Government response
Acting President Delcy Rodríguez has declared a state of emergency, closed the Caracas airport, suspended trains, and canceled school.
A $200 million emergency fund has been created with IMF financing.
Humanitarian concerns
Amnesty International warns the disaster may worsen Venezuela’s humanitarian crisis.
Where families can seek information
Missing persons registry: desaparecidosterremotovenezuela.com
Red Cross Restoring Family Links: available through Red Cross societies in Ecuador, Colombia, Mexico, Costa Rica, Honduras, and Argentina.
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