A powerful pair of earthquakes that struck Venezuela on June 24th have resulted in a confirmed death toll of 2,295 people. Authorities have declared a national period of mourning as the country grapples with the devastation. The situation is further complicated by the significant number of missing persons, currently estimated at around 50,000. This large number of unaccounted for individuals is raising fears that the final death toll will be substantially higher. Rescue efforts are ongoing, but hampered by the scale of the destruction and challenges in reaching affected areas. The Venezuelan government is appealing for international assistance to support the search and recovery operations and provide aid to those impacted by the disaster. The earthquakes have triggered widespread damage across the region, leaving many communities in dire need of support.