State of emergency declared in Venezuela after powerful earthquake
World
25 Jun 2026
20:40

World

State of emergency declared in Venezuela after powerful earthquake

A state of emergency has been declared in Venezuela following a powerful earthquake. Hundreds of homes have been destroyed, and hotels, schools, airports, and transportation hubs have been damaged. The death toll is approaching 200, with thousands injured or missing. According to experts, the actual number of victims could exceed 10,000, as many remain trapped under the rubble. The Belarusian Foreign Ministry has reported no information yet on injured Belarusian citizens.