During a live broadcast on the state channel VTV, acting President Delcy Rodríguez offered the first official assessment of the emergency following the strong earthquakes that occurred in the early hours of Thursday, June 25, 2026. So far, 32 people have been confirmed dead and more than 700 injured, a figure that could increase pending reports from the state of La Guaira. Rodríguez emphasized that those affected are being treated in both public hospitals and private health centers.