Death Toll from Venezuela Earthquakes Climbs to 920

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Venezuela was hit by twin magnitude‑7 earthquakes near Caracas, killing at least 920 people and leaving thousands more missing.

Delcy Rodriguez
United Socialist Party of Venezuela
1. We offer our solidarity [to families of victims].
2. We hope to save as many lives as possible.
Marco Rubio
Republican Party
1. They have [lots of] collapsed buildings and so they will need a lot of help in terms of digging through that.
Spanish Foreign Ministry
1. We deeply regret the death of two Spaniards, confirmed by their relatives, to whom we extend our condolences.
Xi Jinping
1. Upon learning that the powerful earthquakes have caused heavy casualties and significant property losses, Xi, on behalf of the Chinese government and the Chinese people, mourned those killed in the earthquakes and expressed sincere sympathy to the bereaved families and those injured.
Tom Fletcher
UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs
1. I want people to know in Venezuela that help is coming.
Jens Laerke
UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs
1. Earthquakes are one of the most devastating things that can happen to any country. It really is a terrifying thing. But what we are seeing right now is also an international mobilisation at its very best. The entire humanitarian system is moving very fast, and at scale.
Claudia Sheinbaum
Morena Party
1. We always lend a hand in the face of tragedy.
Pete Hegseth
Pentagon
1. Our mission is clear: save lives and rapidly deliver critical aid where it is most needed.

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