Venezuela Earthquake Toll
Albares Reports 50 Spaniards Dead, 139 Missing in Venezuela Quakes
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The death toll among Spanish nationals in the Venezuela earthquakes has risen to 50, with 139 more still missing, according to El Periódico. Foreign Affairs Minister José Manuel Albares confirmed the updated figures as Spain's emergency response continues on the ground.
A field hospital deployed by Spain is treating around 220 people per day, La Provincia reported. The scale of the disaster has left hundreds of families in Spain waiting for news of loved ones living in Venezuela.
Death Toll Climbs as Search for Missing Continues
Minister Albares raised the confirmed Spanish death count to 50 during his latest update. That figure marks a significant rise from earlier tallies. The number of missing Spaniards currently stands at 139, according to El Día. Rescue and identification efforts are ongoing, but difficult conditions in the affected region are slowing progress.
Many of the victims are dual nationals or longtime residents of Venezuela. Spain has a large diaspora community there, which explains why the earthquake has had such a heavy impact on Spanish families, Diario de Mallorca noted.
Spain's Field Hospital Treats 220 Patients a Day
Spain deployed a field hospital to Venezuela to help manage the humanitarian crisis. The facility is handling roughly 220 consultations and treatments every day, Albares confirmed, according to El Correo Gallego. The hospital is part of a broader emergency response coordinated by the Spanish government.
Medical teams on the ground are treating injuries, infections, and other urgent conditions. The field hospital gives local communities access to care they may not otherwise get in the aftermath of the quakes, La Opinión de Málaga reported.
Spanish Government Mobilizes Consular and Aid Support
Spain's consular network in Venezuela has been activated to help locate missing nationals and support survivors. Albares has been the public face of the response, giving regular updates on the casualty figures, according to El Periódico de Aragón.
Authorities are urging families with relatives in the affected areas to contact Spanish consulates directly. The government has set up channels to gather information and coordinate with Venezuelan officials, Diario de Ibiza reported.
Families in Spain Brace for More Bad News
With 139 people still unaccounted for, the coming days are expected to bring more painful updates for Spanish families. The high number of missing suggests the final death toll could rise further, according to LNE.
Community organizations in Spain are helping families navigate the crisis. Many are struggling to get reliable information as communications in parts of Venezuela remain disrupted, El Periódico noted.
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