Spain sets up emergency phones for citizens after Venezuela earthquakes

Spain's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has activated two consular emergency hotlines to assist Spanish nationals following a double earthquake in Venezuela that has killed at least 32 people and injured over 700, according to official figures Source: abc.es. The earthquakes, of magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5, struck northern Venezuela, with the state of La Guaira described as a "zone of disaster" with "dozens of collapsed buildings" Source: abc.es.

Response

Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares stated that, as of now, no Spanish casualties have been reported, but he cautioned that the situation is still developing and some Spaniards may have been affected by infrastructure collapses Source: infobae. The emergency numbers are +34 91 000 1249 (from Spain) and +58 424-2090264 (in Venezuela) Source: lavanguardia. Albares urged citizens to use official channels and avoid spreading unverified information Source: abc.es.

Aid and precautions

The Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation (AECID) is ready to provide necessary emergency assistance Source: lavanguardia. Authorities recommend checking on vulnerable individuals, inspecting homes for structural damage, shutting off gas and electricity, and evacuating if needed Source: abc.es. Albares has instructed the dispatch of aid but has not yet contacted the Venezuelan government Source: infobae.