Live: Quake death toll rises to 188 as rescue operation continues

live Venezuela earthquakes live updates: Death toll rises to 188 as major rescue operation continues A major search and rescue operation is underway to find survivors in Venezuela after a devastating double earthquake. At least 188 have lost their lives, thousands remain missing and 250 buildings have been lost or damaged, President of the National Asembly Jorge Rodríguez has said. Submit a comment or question Live updates Fri 26 Jun 2026 at 6:42am Satellite images show La Guaira before and after the earthquakes Fri 26 Jun 2026 at 6:41am Locals in La Guaira dig through rubble in search of loved ones Nearly 24 hours after devastating twin earthquakes in Venezuela, people in the coastal city of La Guaira are still using their hands to dig through rubble, trying to rescue their neighbours. Locals have expressed frustration at lack of machinery available to help their efforts. US Geological Survey models suggest the number of deaths from the earthquakes could exceed 10,000. La Guaira is a popular spot for beachgoers and is the worst-hit city in the country. Some rubble caught fire overnight despite domestic gas services being cut. Terrified residents, many with nowhere else to go, huddled in the streets or peered into destroyed buildings, looking for survivors. Reporting with Reuters Fri 26 Jun 2026 at 6:33am Delcy Rodriguez visiting La Guaira 'disaster zone' Venezuela's interim president, Delcy Rodriguez, has visited the coastal area worst hit by the twin earthquakes, according to the head of the country's legislature. "She is currently in La Guaira state, attending to the tremendous disaster zone," her brother, National Assembly leader Jorge Rodriguez, said in a televised address. No images of the visit have emerged yet. Fri 26 Jun 2026 at 6:24am Good morning A "massive" UN-coordinated recovery effort is underway to find survivors of two earthquakes that hit Venezuela yesterday, with countries from around the world deploying search-and-rescue teams. Jorge Rodriguez, who heads Venezuela's national assembly, said at least 188 people had died, 1,520 people had been injured, and at least 250 buildings had been damaged or destroyed. The death toll is predicted to climb. Stay with us as we bring you the latest updates.