Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide has described news of the earthquake in Venezuela as “terrible,” reporting widespread destruction and fatalities. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated it currently lacks a complete accounting of all Norwegian citizens in the country. The earthquake has struck a nation already grappling with a decade-long economic and political crisis, exacerbating the challenges faced by its population. Authorities are assessing the full extent of the damage and working to understand the impact on both Venezuelan citizens and foreign nationals. The disaster is expected to significantly worsen the humanitarian situation in the region. Further updates are anticipated as more information becomes available regarding casualties and the scope of the devastation.