Venezuela’s coast was struck by two strong earthquakes on Wednesday evening, causing buildings to collapse and prompting the declaration of a state of emergency by interim President Delcy Rodríguez. The president expressed condolences to those affected but did not provide specific figures regarding casualties or injuries. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) estimates the disaster has resulted in a significant number of fatalities and widespread damage. The earthquakes occurred in quick succession, compounding the impact on coastal communities. Authorities are currently assessing the full extent of the devastation and coordinating relief efforts. Further details regarding the number of victims and the scope of the damage are still emerging. The situation remains fluid as rescue operations begin.