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Updated report reveals increase in the number of victims after the 7.2 and 7.5 earthquakes that hit the country; rescue teams continue to operate among the rubble.
Venezuela faces one of the largest rescue operations after the earthquakes recorded on Wednesday (24). The new report released this Saturday (27) indicates that 1,430 people died after the strong tremors that hit different regions of the country.
The information was released by the president of the Venezuelan National Assembly, Jorge Rodríguez, in a statement to state media. Prior to this, the official report indicated 920 confirmed deaths.
Furthermore, emergency teams continue to search for missing persons among the rubble. Thus, authorities state that the number of victims may undergo further updates as access to affected areas progresses.
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Two high-magnitude earthquakes hit Venezuela in succession
Initially, the earthquakes occurred on Wednesday, June 24, when two strong tremors were recorded less than a minute apart.
The seismic shocks reached magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5, causing destruction in various regions of Venezuela.
Furthermore, the greatest impacts were recorded in La Guaira, a location declared as a disaster zone by Venezuelan authorities.
Other areas were also affected, including:
- Caracas;
- Miranda;
- Aragua;
- Carabobo;
- Falcón.
According to official information, hundreds of buildings were damaged or destroyed after the earthquakes.
Rescue teams face challenges while searching for survivors
Meanwhile, emergency efforts continue with the support of firefighters, military, volunteers, and international teams.
However, the operations face difficulties due to infrastructure damage and power supply interruptions in some affected regions.
Furthermore, authorities and international organizations warn that the number of victims may increase in the coming days, especially after the advancement of searches in areas not yet fully accessed.
Two Brazilians are among the fatal victims of the earthquakes
Among the confirmed dead after the earthquakes in Venezuela, two Brazilians had their deaths recognized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MRE).
Additionally, the Brazilian government sent a humanitarian mission to assist in rescue efforts and in providing care to the affected population.
Thus, international cooperation began to reinforce the emergency actions carried out in the country.
Brazilian Air Force sends humanitarian mission to reinforce rescues
Following a request from the Venezuelan government, the Brazilian Air Force (FAB) sent a specialized team to assist in the operations.
The aircraft KC-390 Millennium landed at El Libertador Military Base in Maracay, carrying professionals, equipment, and sniffer dogs.
The Brazilian task force consists of 44 members, including:
- 36 firefighters from the states of São Paulo, Minas Gerais, and Paraná;
- 4 members of the National Civil Defense;
- 4 technicians from the National Telecommunications Agency (Anatel).
Additionally, six sniffer dogs and approximately 13 tons of equipment, support materials, and supplies were sent.
Technology and sniffer dogs reinforce searches for missing people
During the operation, technological equipment will be used to increase the chances of locating survivors.
Among the materials sent are antennas capable of detecting cell phone signals under the rubble.
Thus, the technology will be applied in conjunction with the sniffer dogs, providing additional support to the teams working in the affected areas.
Finally, the Brazilian mission is coordinated by the Brazilian Cooperation Agency (ABC), linked to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, following the official request for assistance made by the Venezuelan authorities.
