The death toll from the devastating twin earthquakes that struck northern Venezuela has climbed to 589, while nearly 3,000 people have been injured, as emergency workers continue searching for survivors trapped beneath collapsed buildings.

Interim President Delcy Rodríguez announced the updated casualty figures during a televised briefing, saying rescue operations remain underway across the country’s hardest-hit regions. Authorities have also confirmed 2,980 injuries, with thousands of people displaced by the destruction caused by the powerful tremors.

Speaking on the latest developments, Rodríguez said:

“Regrettably, we now have 589 people who died.”

She added that rescue teams are continuing to work around the clock to locate survivors and provide emergency assistance to affected communities.

The earthquakes, measuring 7.2 and 7.5 in magnitude, struck less than a minute apart west of Caracas, causing widespread devastation across several states, particularly La Guaira. Hundreds of buildings collapsed, including residential apartments, while critical infrastructure suffered extensive damage.

International support has continued to grow, with rescue teams, humanitarian aid and emergency supplies arriving from several countries to assist local authorities. Governments and relief agencies are providing search-and-rescue personnel, medical equipment and financial assistance as Venezuela battles one of the deadliest natural disasters in its recent history.

Officials have warned that the number of casualties could continue to increase as rescue workers gain access to more collapsed structures. Thousands of people are still reported missing, while emergency responders race against time in the critical first days following the disaster.