Spain's Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed the deaths of two Spanish citizens and reported 80 Spaniards missing following two powerful earthquakes that struck Venezuela. The ministry expressed condolences to the families. Additionally, a Venezuelan driver employed by the Spanish embassy in Caracas died along with his wife and two daughters. Source: lavanguardiaSource: infobae
Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares, en route to Mexico, stated that authorities are compiling a census of the Spanish community in Venezuela, which numbers about 150,000. Emergency consular phone lines have been activated, and Spaniards are urged to contact the embassy or consulate via social media. Source: lavanguardia
Venezuelan officials report at least 235 dead, 4,300 injured, and 157 missing due to the earthquakes. In La Guaira, over 100 buildings collapsed, and eight hospitals were damaged, some requiring evacuation. The government notes at least 2,927 affected families and 250 damaged buildings. Source: lavanguardia
“Exteriores confirma que hay 80 españoles desaparecidos y dos muertos en Venezuela”
“El Ministerio de Asuntos Exteriores, Cooperación y Unión Europea ha informado del fallecimiento de dos españoles en Venezuela tras los dos terremotos de la pasada madrugada.”
“Venezuela ha confirmado 235 muertos y 4.300 heridos.”
“Hay al menos 2.927 familias damnificadas, 157 desaparecidos reportados, 200 personas atrapadas, 250 edificios dañados y ocho hospitales afectados”
“Además, Exteriores ha lamentado también el fallecimiento de un conductor de la Embajada de España en Caracas, de nacionalidad venezolana, junto a su mujer y sus dos hijas.”
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