Venezuela’s acting president Rodríguez announced in a national television address at dawn on the 25th that the strong earthquake which struck the country on the 24th has left at least 32 people dead and 700 injured.
She noted that so far, reports have been received of 32 deaths. In addition, more than 700 injured people have been admitted to the emergency rooms of Venezuela’s public and private hospitals.
Rodríguez stated earlier that foreign relief forces will be arriving in Venezuela soon.