Rescue and recovery operations continue in the state of La Guaira four days after a double earthquake struck the region on Wednesday [1].

The disaster has caused massive infrastructure failure and significant loss of life, prompting a large-scale emergency response to locate survivors trapped under rubble.

Delcy Rodríguez, the interim president of Venezuela, said that the death toll has reached at least 1,450 people [1]. Other reports have cited a lower figure of 188 dead [7]. The number of injured persons is reported at 3,150 [1].

Emergency crews continue to pull victims from the debris, including a recent group of 33 rescued individuals [8]. Despite these efforts, the scale of the tragedy remains uncertain. A United Nations estimate suggests that more than 50,000 people may be missing [6].

Government officials are focusing on the restoration of basic services to stabilize the affected areas. Rodríguez said that 90% of roads have been restored [1].

Water and power services are recovering more slowly. According to the interim president, electricity service is 75% restored [1], while water service stands at 68% [1].

Search-and-rescue teams remain active in La Guaira as they sift through ruins. The double earthquake event has left the region grappling with a humanitarian crisis while trying to maintain essential utility corridors.

“The death toll has reached at least 1,450 people.”

The discrepancy between official death tolls and UN missing-person estimates suggests a potentially catastrophic gap in casualty reporting or a massive displacement of the population. The partial restoration of utilities indicates that while the government is regaining logistical control, the high number of missing persons will likely prolong the emergency phase of the crisis for weeks.