Venezuelans Commemorate Earthquake Victims One Month After Disaster

Exactly one month after a devastating earthquake struck Venezuela, citizens in affected regions and the capital, Caracas, observed a minute of silence to honor the nearly 5,400 victims. The somber commemoration occurred precisely one month after the catastrophic event.

In Tanaguarena, La Guaira, dozens of volunteer rescuers and relatives who are still searching for their loved ones amidst the rubble paused their efforts to pay tribute. The minute of silence, observed at 6:04 p.m. local time, was preceded by prayers offered before a makeshift altar adorned with toys and stuffed animals, as reported by AFP journalists.

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The earthquake made Venezuelans victims of nature.

Venezuela's acting president, Delcy Rodríguez, addressed the attendees, stating that the earthquake had made Venezuelans "victims of nature." She highlighted the efforts of the armed forces, who "went into the field to help the people of Venezuela, accompany them, save lives, and are still intervening in the affected areas."

The powerful tremors, measuring 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude, resulted in the deaths of almost 5,400 people and left over 17,000 injured. The disaster reduced hundreds of buildings to ruins and left 23,000 people homeless, highlighting the scale of the tragedy.

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The armed forces went into the field to help the people of Venezuela, accompany them, save lives and are still intervening in the affected areas.