Venezuelan acting president visits La Guaira after deadly quakes

Venezuela's acting president Delcy Rodríguez visited the state of La Guaira on Thursday, the epicenter of the devastation from two earthquakes that killed at least 188 people and injured 1,520, according to official figures.

• The earthquakes, of magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5, caused widespread damage: at least 346 buildings affected, including eight hospitals that had to be evacuated. Source: Clarin
• Approximately 2,927 families have been affected, with 157 people reported missing and 200 trapped under rubble. Source: Infobae
• The international community has responded: rescuers from the Dominican Republic have arrived, and teams from Mexico, the United States, El Salvador, Brazil, Colombia, Switzerland, and Italy are expected. Source: Clarin
• The Maiquetía International Airport, which serves Caracas, remains temporarily inoperative due to damage. Source: DiarioLibre

Rodríguez was accompanied by her brother Jorge Rodríguez, president of the National Assembly, and Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello. She stated, "We are working against the clock because we want to act as quickly as possible" Source: Clarin. While government officials provided these figures, independent verification has been limited due to damage to communications and infrastructure.