Spanish Deaths in Venezuela Quakes Reach 35; 140 Missing

The death toll among Spanish nationals in Venezuela due to the recent earthquakes has climbed to 35, according to the latest official figures released on Sunday. An additional 140 Spanish citizens remain unaccounted for, with 11 confirmed to be trapped under rubble. Spain's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation has emphasized that all consular emergency lines are operational and urged Spanish citizens in Venezuela to utilize them. The ministry's crisis room has handled over 1,000 calls, while the consulate received more than 1,600. The devastating earthquakes, which struck Venezuela's central coast on June 24, have resulted in nearly 3,000 fatalities and over 16,500 injuries. Official reports indicate that 2,954 people have died and 16,592 have been injured by the 7.5 and 7.2 magnitude tremors. The seismic events also caused extensive damage to over 800 buildings, with 190 collapsing entirely. Authorities report that 16,309 individuals lost their homes, while 83,793 families have received assistance, 6,462 people have been rescued, and more than 9,480 tons of food, along with 78,400 food packages, have been distributed.