Canary Islands Government Delegate in Venezuela Confirmed Dead After Earthquakes

Spain has confirmed the death of Isabel Jara, the delegate of the Canary Islands government in Venezuela, who had been missing after a powerful double earthquake struck the country. The government announced her passing on Friday, June 26, after her residence in La Guaira was reduced to rubble.

Alfonso Cabello, spokesperson for the Canary Islands government, stated that the government extends its condolences to Jara's family and friends. He also offered a message of hope to other Canary Islanders still searching for missing relatives in Venezuela and to the Venezuelan community in the Canary Islands.

The Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed the deaths of four Spanish nationals in the earthquakes. A total of 99 Spaniards remain unaccounted for, with rescue teams attempting to reach four individuals trapped under debris. The ministry is actively working to locate Spaniards in transit or with special needs, and is facilitating the repatriation of citizens on a military aircraft.

Spain has also activated an initial emergency aid package, mobilizing one million euros through the International Red Cross Federation. The country is collaborating with the European Civil Protection Mechanism to coordinate international assistance and avoid duplication of efforts, offering to deploy a field hospital. Efforts are also underway to potentially send additional rescue teams and humanitarian supplies.

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The Canary Islands government extends its condolences to family, friends, and colleagues of Chabela, while also sending a message of hope to all those Canary Islanders who are still trying to locate family members, and to that Venezuelan community in the Canary Islands. We continue to believe in hope for all other missing persons.