On June 24, 2026, two powerful earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 on the Richter scale struck northern Venezuela within 39 seconds of each other. The disaster caused significant destruction, particularly in the coastal state of La Guaira and the capital, Caracas. According to the latest official figures provided by Parliament President Jorge Rodriguez, the death toll has reached 5,398. Furthermore, authorities report 16,740 injuries and 17,265 displaced persons, with over 23,000 survivors currently residing in 107 temporary shelters that often lack basic sanitation and water services.

The World Bank has estimated the total economic impact of the disaster at 19.6 billion dollars. Residential properties account for 47% of the total damage, while infrastructure represents 27% and non-residential buildings, such as commercial or industrial sites, comprise the remaining 26%. Susana Cordeiro Guerra, Vice President of the World Bank for Latin America and the Caribbean, stated that the organization is committed to supporting Venezuela's reconstruction efforts. While official reports fluctuate, the United Nations had initially estimated that the number of casualties could have been as high as 50,000 shortly after the event.