- Earthquakes caused panic in urban centres including Caracas, which is located in the complex tectonic zones of the Caribbean region.
- Amid earthquake aftermath in Caracas, Delcy Rodriguez declared a state of emergency, while Trump offered international assistance.
- Delcy Rodriguez addresses the national crisis in Venezuela, noting La Guaira is the hardest hit coastal state.
- Delcy Rodriguez addresses the tragedy in Caracas, noting the geographical proximity of La Guaira state.
An interim president is overseeing the response to the earthquake, which impacted the central zone near the capital of Caracas.
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Updated Jun 25
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What happened
An interim president is overseeing the response to the earthquake, which impacted the central zone near the capital of Caracas.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Delcy Rodriguez succeeded as acting president following the major earthquake disaster.1 source
Interim President oversees crisis response to earthquake impacting central zone near Caracas.1 source
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The entities involved
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Delcy Rodriguez
Acting President of Venezuela since 2026
- U.S. strikes are underway in the region, involving the political working relationship with Delcy Rodriguez and a legal challenge regarding international law.
- Delcy Rodriguez, acting president of Venezuela, addressed the UN General Assembly while Marco Rubio managed talks regarding the Chavista government.
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Caracas
capital and largest city of Venezuela
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Maiquetía
city in Vargas, Venezuela
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Related events
- Caracas is under a state of emergency as emergency services coordinate a response to widespread infrastructure damage, including the suspension of the Metro and issues at the international airport.
- Earthquakes impacted the region including Caracas, La Guaira, and Colombia. International aid mobilized for the crisis.
- A crisis in Caracas, Venezuela, prompted by earthquakes, has led to a state of emergency and international offers of aid.
- Severe earthquake damage has occurred in La Guaira and Caracas, Venezuela, leading to calls for international emergency relief funds.
- Earthquake damage centered on the central coast of Venezuela, with the port of La Guaira being used for international aid entry.