Venezuela's Acting President Rodriguez announced that he spoke with U.S. President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio on the phone.
In a statement on platform X, Rodriguez said that during the call the U.S. pledged support to Venezuela in this difficult period.
"They reiterated their commitment to support response efforts by sending rescue workers, specialized equipment, support for temporary shelters, and humanitarian aid to affected families."
Two earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude struck 25 seconds apart on June 25 in Venezuela. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) reported that the 7.5-magnitude quake was recorded 23 kilometers southeast of Yumare in Yaracuy state at a depth of 10 kilometers, and the 7.2-magnitude quake was recorded 24 kilometers northeast of San Felipe in the same state at a depth of 21.9 kilometers.
The death toll in the country has risen to 920, and the number of injured to 3,360. While search and rescue operations continue, concern is growing over the possibility of these numbers increasing.