Venezuela's Rodriguez Confirms US Support After Earthquakes

On Thursday, Delcy Rodriguez, the interim president of Venezuela, confirmed that she spoke with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio after the nation experienced twin earthquakes that resulted in at least 32 fatalities and approximately 700 injuries.

The earthquakes, which struck on Wednesday, were recorded at magnitudes of 7.2 and 7.5 according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The seismic events caused significant destruction, collapsing entire buildings and leading to widespread panic among residents.

In response to the disaster, Rodriguez declared a state of emergency and reported that rescue workers were actively searching for survivors among the rubble. She expressed gratitude for the solidarity shown by Rubio and the U.S. government during this challenging period.

Following the earthquakes, there were over 20 aftershocks, further alarming the population. The U.S. government, under President Donald Trump, has pledged to deploy search and rescue teams along with medical resources to assist Venezuela.