A powerful earthquake in Venezuela has resulted in a death toll exceeding 1,700 people, according to the President of the National Assembly, Jorge Rodriguez, who reported the figures via Telegram. Over 5,300 individuals have been injured as a result of the disaster. The earthquake caused widespread damage and prompted immediate response efforts. Authorities are continuing to assess the full extent of the devastation and provide aid to affected communities. The National Assembly is coordinating relief operations and providing updates on the situation. Further details regarding the earthquake’s magnitude and epicenter have not been immediately released, but the impact is clearly significant.