PM Modi expresses grief over devastation caused by Venezuela earthquakes, offers assistance

On 25 June 2026, two successive powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela, killing scores of people. Trump said the quakes left a 'devastating number of deaths' and that the US is ready to help, and the US said it is mobilizing assistance. Venezuela's interim leader described a phone call with Rubio after the quakes.

Many countries offered help or condolences: China, India, the UAE, Egypt, Iran, Mexico, Brazil, Turkey and Chile, among others. Mexico sent rescue workers, Israel prepared an aid team, and Germany prepared earthquake relief. Carney said Canada should reopen its embassy in Venezuela, and the UN called for internet restrictions to be lifted.