In brief
Two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela this week, killing at least 160 people and flooding the capital Caracas and its surrounding districts with rubble. A concrete building in the El Junquito neighbourhood collapsed under seismic stress, shattering the community and forcing dozens of people to abandon their homes. Emergency teams are racing to clear debris and provide medical aid while investigators probe whether faulty construction or the quake’s intensity caused the disaster. The acting President Delcy Rodríguez confirmed the fatalities and called for national cooperation to meet the crisis. Live coverage continues as the situation unfolds.
Back‑to‑back earthquakes struck Venezuela on June 25, leaving at least 160 people dead, according to the acting President Delcy Rodríguez.
The crashes have wreaked severe damage in Caracas and its outskirts, with a building in the El Junquito neighbourhood collapsing during the tremor.
Residents fled the affected area as debris fell. Photographs and videos captured the chaotic aftermath, showing people evacuating and emergency crews on the scene.
Local authorities have opened emergency relief centres and are coordinating with national disaster services to assess further risks.
A full investigation into the collapse is underway, as officials seek to understand whether construction flaws or the quake’s intensity caused the tragedy.
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