Spain reports 5 dead, 119 missing after Venezuela quakes

The number of Spanish nationals affected by the devastating double earthquake in Venezuela continues to rise. Spanish authorities have confirmed five deaths, 119 people missing, and 14 trapped under rubble, though figures have varied across updates. Among the confirmed fatalities are Isabel Jara, the delegate of the Canary Islands government in Venezuela, and Alazne Solabarrieta, the wife of a former ETA member. A family of four from Marín, Pontevedra, remains missing in La Guaira, one of the worst-hit areas. Source: El MundoSource: ABC

Conflicting casualty figures

Initial reports from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs cited four dead and 99 missing, but later updates raised the toll to five dead and 119 missing. The inconsistencies stem from ongoing rescue efforts and communication difficulties in the disaster zone. Source: InfobaeSource: El Confidencial The Spanish embassy in Caracas continues to work with local authorities to locate citizens, many of whom were unregistered travelers. Source: El Español

Aid and repatriation efforts

Spain has deployed a military aircraft carrying personnel from the Military Emergency Unit (UME) and the Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation (AECID). The plane repatriated 59 Spaniards, 11 Portuguese, and one Bulgarian national to the Dominican Republic. AECID has released €1 million for immediate relief. Source: El ConfidencialSource: El Español Rescue teams are prioritizing the 14 people still trapped under debris.