Kuwait’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement Thursday expressing solidarity with Venezuela after two powerful earthquakes struck near Caracas the previous day, leaving at least 164 people dead and more than 970 others injured according to Venezuelan officials. The ministry conveyed sincere condolences to the government in Caracas and to families of the victims while wishing a speedy recovery to those wounded in the disaster that also caused extensive property damage across the capital region. Venezuelan interim president Delcy Rodriguez declared a state of emergency following the quakes and directed rescue teams to search for survivors amid ongoing aftershocks that complicated relief operations.
The ministry’s statement reaffirmed Kuwait’s backing for the South American nation as its authorities press ahead with rescue and recovery work in the aftermath of the destruction. According to a Logistics Cluster assessment, the earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 in magnitude hit north-central Venezuela on June 24, 2026, producing widespread damage particularly in and around Caracas where buildings collapsed and infrastructure was disrupted. Rodriguez’s government has coordinated emergency responses with international partners to address immediate humanitarian needs in the affected zones.
Several other nations moved quickly to voice support for Venezuela in the hours after the tremors. United States President Donald Trump stated that Washington stood ready to assist with relief efforts, describing early reports of the disaster as severe, a position echoed by Spain’s prime minister who offered emergency aid supplies. Pakistan similarly conveyed its condolences through official channels, adding to the wave of diplomatic messages received in Caracas from governments across multiple regions.
The scale of the disaster has drawn comparisons to earlier seismic events in South America where rapid international coordination proved critical to limiting further loss of life. Venezuelan officials have reported that search teams continue to comb through rubble in multiple locations while aftershocks numbering more than 20 have kept residents on edge and slowed some recovery activities. Interim President Rodriguez updated casualty figures throughout the day as more information emerged from remote areas cut off by damaged roads.
Kuwait’s expression of support fits a pattern of diplomatic engagement with Latin American countries during times of natural disaster, where the Gulf state has previously provided both statements of solidarity and tangible assistance. The ministry noted that Venezuela remains an important partner and that Kuwait would follow developments closely as the recovery phase advances in the coming weeks. Officials in Caracas have yet to issue a detailed request for specific forms of foreign help but have welcomed all messages of support received so far.
Regional news outlets tracking the earthquakes have highlighted the challenges facing Venezuelan emergency services already strained by years of economic pressures before the latest crisis struck. The death toll stood at 164 with 971 injured according to the latest update shared by Rodriguez, though authorities cautioned that both figures could still rise as teams reach previously inaccessible sites. Humanitarian groups active in the country have begun mobilizing supplies to supplement local efforts in the hardest-hit neighborhoods.
