Itamaraty reported that there were no Brazilians among those killed and injured in the earthquake that hit Venezuela. In a statement, the government also said that it provides assistance to Brazilians who suffered material damage as a result of the tragedy. “Itamaraty’s consular duty remains available to provide assistance to Brazilian citizens in emergency situations,” he said.
In Brazil, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva stated through the social network X that he received the news “with great concern and consternation” and reaffirmed Brazilian support for the country’s recovery. “I reaffirm our determination to support the government of President Delcy Rodríguez in the recovery of affected areas of this brotherly country, whose people have shown great resilience in the face of adversity,” he declared.
The 7.5 magnitude earthquake that hit Venezuela this Wednesday, 24, was the strongest recorded in the country in more than a century, according to historical data from the United States Geological Survey (USGS).
According to the agency, the last earthquake of greater intensity occurred on October 29, 1900, when an earthquake with an estimated magnitude of 7.7 hit the region north of Caracas and caused significant damage.
This week’s disaster began with a 7.2 magnitude tremor registered at 6:04 pm (local time), about 200 kilometers west of the Venezuelan capital. Minutes later, a second 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck the region, followed by a series of aftershocks. The USGS classified the event as a catastrophe with the potential to cause major impacts.
