Venezuela earthquake latest, live | Foreign Ministry raises Spanish death toll to 26

Última hora del terremoto en Venezuela, en directo | Exteriores eleva a 26 el número de españoles muertos en los terremotos

Jul 1, 2026, 05:23 PM es source ↗

2026 Venezuela Earthquake

Summary

Spain's Foreign Ministry has raised the number of Spaniards killed in Venezuela's earthquakes to 26, as live updates report Caracas now counts 1,943 dead and 10,571 injured. Vice President Delcy Rodríguez has decreed seven days of national mourning for the victims.

Preview

Caracas eleva a 1.943 los fallecidos y a 10.571 los heridos | Delcy Rodríguez decreta siete días de luto nacional por las víctimas

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