UPDATED: Venezuela earthquake death toll climbs to 1,430 as 6.7 million people face humanitarian crisis

Death toll from Venezuela’s devastating twin earthquakes has risen to 1,430, with 3,238 people injured and more than 50,000 others still missing, raising fears that the number of casualties could increase.

The powerful 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude earthquakes have displaced millions, with the United Nations estimating that 6.76 million people now need emergency shelter, clean water, healthcare and other essential aid.

Rescue teams from at least 17 countries have joined the search for survivors as the United States resumed relief flights into Caracas after reopening a runway at Simon Bolivar International Airport. A rare moment of hope came in La Guaira, where residents pulled a baby alive from the rubble more than 32 hours after the earthquakes struck.

National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez said the disaster has caused an estimated $6.7 billion in damage, equivalent to about six percent of Venezuela’s Gross Domestic Product.

Public anger has continued to grow, with many survivors accusing authorities of responding too slowly to the disaster.

Mourning the loss of her daughter and son-in-law, Yessica Mendoza told AFP, “We were the ones who pulled them out ourselves. No help ever came,” while residents also shouted, “The government isn’t doing anything for the people,” during an official visit to a devastated neighbourhood.

Interim leader Delcy Rodriguez said Venezuela was “not alone” and disclosed that US President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio had reaffirmed America’s commitment to supporting relief efforts.

Humanitarian agencies warned that Venezuela was already battling economic hardship, failing public services and food insecurity before the earthquakes struck, making the crisis even more severe.

Among those confirmed dead are foreign nationals from Portugal, Spain, Brazil, China, Chile and Italy, as emergency workers continue racing against time to find more survivors.