Live updates: Venezuela twin earthquakes, death toll and damage reported, no tsunami threat posed

Key Points:

• Powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela, causing widespread destruction, particularly in Caracas, with multiple buildings reported collapsed and residents fleeing their homes amid fear of further damage.
• Venezuela’s oil infrastructure appears largely intact as critical oil facilities are mostly located in areas not severely affected; however, power outages could temporarily reduce crude output until electricity is restored.
• The earthquakes, the largest in Venezuela in over a century, have highlighted the vulnerability of the country’s mostly unreinforced masonry buildings, raising concerns about potential high fatalities due to structural collapses.
• US President Donald Trump expressed readiness to assist Venezuela following the disaster, though the extent and impact of US support remain uncertain amid ongoing political and economic challenges in the country.
• Residents described intense shaking and damage, with many taking refuge outdoors; government officials reported multiple collapsed buildings and ongoing rescue efforts in affected areas including Caracas, La Guaira, and Falcon.