The international community has sent condolences and offered assistance after two strong earthquakes hit Venezuela in quick succession, leaving at least 32 dead.
According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the first quake, magnitude 7.2, struck west of the town of Moron, about 168 km west of the capital Caracas. Just one minute later, a second quake of magnitude 7.5 hit near the same area. The USGS warned of "high casualties and widespread damage" and said the disaster is likely to spread.
Acting President Delcy Rodriguez declared a state of emergency and said the Simon Bolivar International Airport in Caracas had been closed due to damage.
Below is the response from various nations:
Argentina
The Argentine president's office issued a statement expressing "deepest solidarity" with the Venezuelan people, and President Javier Milei "offers a hand of solidarity" despite differences between the two governments.
Bolivia
President Rodrigo Paz said Bolivians "turn their hearts to the affected families" and "stand ready to offer all necessary support."
Brazil
President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has instructed the Foreign Ministry and the embassy in Caracas to assess what support Brazil can provide.
Colombia
Colombia's Institute for Risk Management and Climate Change activated an emergency response team and contacted Venezuelan authorities to "coordinate the necessary technical and operational support." The agency added that Bogota reported no damage or structural harm and operations are normal.
Cuba
Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez said Cuban medical personnel in Venezuela are "fully mobilized and providing medical services to affected people."
Ecuador
President Daniel Noboa announced that Ecuador is quickly deploying humanitarian aid to Caracas.
El Salvador
President Nayib Bukele said his country has offered assistance to Venezuela through the Foreign Ministry, with 300 rescue and medical personnel, plus 50 tons of equipment, medicine and essential supplies ready to be sent.
Italy
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni wrote on X that she is following the situation "with deep concern" and working to activate humanitarian aid channels as well as support for Italians in Venezuela.
Mexico
Mexico's Foreign Ministry sent condolences to the Venezuelan people and expressed regret over "the damage and impacts caused."
Pakistan
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed "deep grief over the devastation and loss" and sent condolences to the government and people of Venezuela, especially the families of the victims.
Panama
President Jose Raul Mulino sent a message of deepest solidarity and support, and offered to send humanitarian aid.
Spain
Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez and Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares expressed solidarity and said the Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation "stands ready to provide all necessary emergency support."
Uruguay
President Yamandu Orsi expressed solidarity with the government and people of Venezuela, and is ready to cooperate in any way the Venezuelan government deems necessary.
United States
President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social expressing concern over the disaster, calling it "earthquakes of massive scale causing devastating loss of life." Secretary of State Marco Rubio wrote on X that the U.S. is "immediately deploying" search and rescue teams, medical resources, and humanitarian aid.
