Acting President Delcy Rodriguez visited the town of La Guaira on Thursday to assess damage after two strong earthquakes devastated the coastal region [1].
The visit comes as Venezuela struggles to coordinate rescue operations and provide emergency aid to a population facing massive infrastructure failure. The scale of the disaster has triggered a humanitarian crisis in the state of La Guaira, where residential and commercial sectors remain unstable.
Rodriguez traveled to the region on June 25, 2026, to show solidarity and support ongoing rescue efforts [2]. The twin earthquakes caused widespread destruction across the town, leaving more than 70,000 families affected within the state [5].
Casualty reports vary as rescue teams continue to search through rubble. Some reports said at least 188 people died [1], while other estimates said the death toll was at least 235 people [2].
Injury counts also show significant discrepancies. Some data said at least 1,520 people were injured [2], while other reports said more than 4,300 people sustained injuries [2].
Local authorities and emergency responders are prioritizing the location of survivors in the most heavily damaged sectors of the town. Rodriguez said her visit aimed to ensure that resources are being deployed effectively to the hardest-hit areas, a critical step in stabilizing the region before further aftershocks occur.
“More than 70,000 families affected in La Guaira state”
The disparity in casualty figures highlights the chaotic nature of the immediate aftermath and the difficulty of coordinating data in a disaster zone. With tens of thousands of families displaced, the Venezuelan government faces a significant logistical challenge in providing long-term housing and medical care while maintaining public order in a devastated coastal hub.
