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U.S. President Donald Trump announced his country's readiness to assist Venezuela in the disaster that has struck it due to violent earthquakes that left dozens dead and hundreds injured.

Trump wrote on the platform "Truth Social": "The two major earthquakes that hit the great people of Venezuela were tremendous, and they caused a huge number of casualties. The United States is on standby to provide assistance."

The U.S. President added: "I have instructed all our government agencies to be ready to move quickly; we will be present to help our new and great friends. The initial reports are not promising."

Venezuela has witnessed one of the most severe natural disasters in its modern history, as two consecutive earthquakes that struck the country resulted in the deaths of at least 32 people and injured around 700 others, amidst extensive rescue operations and the declaration of a state of emergency in various parts of the country.

Interim President of Venezuela Delcy Rodriguez announced that the earthquakes caused dozens of casualties and injuries, confirming that rescue teams and international aid have already begun to arrive in the country in the coming hours to support humanitarian response efforts.

Rodriguez also thanked U.S. President Donald Trump for his offer to assist Venezuela following the disaster.

Earlier, Venezuelan authorities declared a state of emergency after the two consecutive earthquakes led to the collapse of several buildings in the capital Caracas, in addition to the closure of the country's main airport as a precautionary measure.

For his part, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that the United States has immediately begun deploying search and rescue teams, along with sending medical and humanitarian aid to Venezuela.

Rubio stated in a post on the platform "X": "Our hearts are with all those who have lost loved ones, with the injured, and with the rescue teams working tirelessly in the aftermath of the disaster. America stands with the Venezuelan people during this difficult time."

In a related context, reports indicated that Venezuela's oil infrastructure has not yet suffered direct damage from the earthquakes, despite ongoing assessments within the oil fields, facilities, and refineries. Shell has also confirmed the safety of its employees working in the country.

Sources warned that continued power outages could lead to a decline in oil production levels until services are fully restored.

Initial reports mentioned casualties in the capital, where three people died due to the collapse of two buildings in the Baruta area, while another death was recorded and four buildings completely collapsed in the Chacao area, with dozens of injured being transported to hospitals.

In the coastal Falcon state, authorities announced that 22 people were injured and 15 others were missing, before the overall toll across the country later increased.

Venezuelan authorities also reported that the country experienced more than 20 aftershocks since the first earthquake occurred on Wednesday evening local time, prompting thousands of residents to stay outside their homes for fear of new tremors.

Eyewitnesses documented moments of panic inside the capital, where residents reported cracks in walls, falling ceiling parts, and citizens fleeing to the streets amid screams and fears of additional collapses.

Messages of international solidarity poured in, as the President of El Salvador, Nayib Bukele, announced his country's offer of assistance, while Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa ordered the immediate dispatch of humanitarian aid to support relief efforts in Venezuela.