Adedokun Waliyu 
The latest death toll from the twin earthquakes that struck Venezuela on Wednesday has risen to 920, with foreign nationals confirmed among those killed.
Two earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude struck the same area of Venezuela on the evening of June 24, causing buildings to collapse, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS) and AFP journalists. The tremors forced residents of the capital, Caracas, to flee into the streets.
Here is what is known about the foreign victims:
Portugal’s Foreign Ministry reported that 28 people of Portuguese nationality or descent died in the earthquakes, while 85 others remain missing, updating its earlier figures.
Seven Chinese nationals were among the victims, according to China’s state broadcaster CCTV, citing information from the Chinese Embassy in Caracas. The embassy also urged Chinese citizens in Venezuela to remain alert for aftershocks and other possible secondary disasters.
Spain’s Foreign Minister, Manuel Albares, said at least five Spanish nationals had died. He added that the number of missing Spaniards had risen to 133, with 14 believed to be trapped beneath collapsed buildings. Spain, which has announced one million euros in humanitarian aid, had about 147,000 nationals living in Venezuela as of January 1, according to official records.
Brazil’s Foreign Ministry confirmed that two Brazilian citizens, a man and a woman, lost their lives in the disaster. The government said it was providing consular assistance to their families.
Chile’s Foreign Ministry announced that one Chilean national died in the earthquakes. The ministry said it was offering the victim’s family assistance, guidance, and support.
Italy’s Foreign Ministry confirmed that one man in his mid-50s, who held both Italian and Venezuelan citizenship and was born in Caracas, died when a building collapsed in the severely affected La Guaira region. Italy estimates that about 170,000 Italian passport holders currently reside in Venezuela.
