At Least 32 People Killed, Over 700 Injured In Earthquake In Venezuela – Acting President

MEXICO CITY, June 25 (Bernama-Sputnik/RIA Novosti) -- At least 32 people have been killed and more than 700 have been injured in a powerful earthquake in Venezuela, Venezuelan Acting President Delcy Rodriguez said on Thursday, reported Sputnik/RIA Novosti.

“At the moment, we have data on 32 deaths, not counting the figures that the state of La Guaira can provide, and more than 700 victims admitted to the emergency departments of public hospitals and private medical centres,” Rodriguez said in an address to citizens, as broadcast by VTV.

The state of La Guaira is the most affected region, the acting president added.

-- BERNAMA-SPUTNIK/RIA NOVOSTI