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At least 1,430 people have died following a double earthquake in Venezuela, according to parliament president Jorge Rodríguez. The government has placed the disaster zone in La Guaira state under military control, restricting access to police and rescue vehicles. Source: listindiario, eldiado, infobae
The earthquakes, of magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5, struck Wednesday, causing widespread destruction. By Saturday, official figures reported 3,238 injured and 3,142 families affected. Source: listindiario
All access to La Guaira is controlled by police and military, after Friday's chaotic influx of private vehicles brought traffic jams on the Caracas-La Guaira highway. Journalists are required to travel in authorized buses, a measure explained as protection from infection risks. Source: infobae
Authorities are asking volunteers to register at Poliedro de Caracas rather than traveling individually. Acting President Delcy Rodríguez announced that 2,600 tons of food and water were distributed overnight. Source: eldiado
Volunteer rescuer Jason Álvarez described finding four bodies and urged more help, noting the situation remains "fuerte" (intense). Source: infobae
“Rodríguez indicó que han fallecido 1,430 personas luego del doble terremoto del miércoles, mientras hay 3,238 heridos y 3,142 familias damnificadas.”
“La presidenta encargada de Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez, informó este sábado que durante la madrugada se distribuyeron 2.600 toneladas de alimentos y agua potable en la región para las familias afectadas.”
“Jason Álvarez, un voluntario de Caracas, dijo a EFE que intenta volver a La Guaira este sábado para seguir colaborando con el rescate de personas, junto a su perro Sam.”