Caracas (HRNW)- Following the devastating earthquakes that caused widespread loss of life and destruction across Venezuela, the government has declared seven days of national mourning as relief and rescue operations continue in the affected regions.
According to foreign media reports, Acting President Delcy Rodríguez announced that a week of national mourning will be observed nationwide beginning today to honor those who lost their lives in the disaster.
Official figures show that the earthquake death toll has risen to 2,300, while 10,571 people have been injured. Authorities also report that more than 43,000 people remain missing, raising fears that the number of fatalities could increase further.
Meanwhile, the United Nations has warned that the total number of people affected by the disaster could reach 6.8 million, posing a major humanitarian challenge for relief agencies.
According to the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR), the coastal city of La Guaira, north of Caracas, has been the hardest-hit area. The city is facing severe food shortages, extensive infrastructure damage, and major disruptions to communication systems.
Authorities said local and international rescue teams are continuing efforts to locate survivors trapped beneath the rubble, provide medical treatment to the injured, and distribute food, clean water, and other essential supplies to affected families.
Experts have described the recent earthquakes as one of the deadliest natural disasters in Venezuela’s history, warning that reconstruction and recovery efforts in the affected areas could take several months.
The international community and humanitarian organizations have also appealed for increased emergency assistance to help millions of people affected by the catastrophe.
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