Canary Islands Declares Three Days of Mourning for Venezuela Earthquake Victims

The Canary Islands government has declared three days of mourning for the victims of the double earthquake that struck Venezuela, with a magnitude of 7.5 and 7.2. Official reports indicate at least 235 deaths and over 4,300 injured, though earlier reports cited more than 30 dead Source: infobae. The government has activated a monitoring commission and is coordinating with 22 Canarian entities in Venezuela to assess the situation and provide aid Source: abces. Alfonso Cabello, government spokesperson, stated, "This declaration is made with unanimity across all Canarian public administrations" Source: infobae.

The community of Canarians in Venezuela, numbering about 55,000, and the 90,000 Venezuelans residing in the Canary Islands are deeply affected. Communication remains challenging due to power outages and network disruptions, particularly in Caracas and La Guaira Source: abces. The government is working with the Spain Salud Foundation to facilitate medical assistance, food, and medicine Source: abces.

Residents express shock and sorrow. Máximo Díaz-Estébanez, a Venezuelan in Tenerife, said, "Now that it's dawn, we are beginning to see the magnitude of the tragedy" Source: abces. The Canary Islands government has offered full collaboration to the Venezuelan and Spanish governments Source: infobae.