Long lines of hearses wait to transport earthquake victims in La Guaira

Rescue and victim management operations continue in Venezuela's La Guaira state after a significant earthquake struck on June 24. International and national teams are working amidst collapsed structures and difficult terrain.

Authorities are expediting the transfer of deceased victims using funeral vehicles and coffins due to the accumulation of bodies in the coastal state, one of the most affected areas. Videos circulating on social media show health personnel coordinating the movement of numerous funeral urns and long queues of vehicles waiting to transport bodies, illustrating the scale of the tragedy.

As of Tuesday, June 30, 2026, the official death toll has reached 1,943, with 10,571 injured, according to parliamentary authorities and emergency management agencies. More than 6,400 people have been rescued alive from the rubble, and search efforts persist in areas where people are still reported missing.

The earthquake, described as one of the most destructive in the country's recent history, caused partial or total collapse of hundreds of buildings. La Guaira, an epicenter of destruction, continues to see rescue operations, debris removal, and aid for those affected.