Venezuela is currently dealing with the effects of two powerful earthquakes that hit the northern Caribbean coast on Wednesday. These events have led to a national state of emergency and a global effort to provide aid.

委內瑞拉目前正在處理週三襲擊加勒比海北部海岸的兩次強震影響。這些事件導致全國進入緊急狀態，全球也正努力提供援助。

The disaster began with a 7.2 magnitude earthquake in San Felipe, followed by a 7.5 magnitude event near Yumare. These tremors caused buildings to collapse, triggered tsunami warnings, and were followed by 138 aftershocks. While early reports mentioned 32 deaths and 700 injuries, the National Assembly later stated that the death toll rose to 188, with 157 people still missing. Furthermore, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and other American scientists warned that the actual number of casualties could be much higher, potentially reaching thousands.

災難始於聖費利佩一次 7.2 級地震，隨後在尤馬雷附近發生一次 7.5 級地震。這些震動導致建築物倒塌，觸發海嘯警告，並隨後發生 138 次餘震。雖然早期報告提到有 32 人死亡及 700 人受傷，但國民議會隨後表示死亡人數上升至 188 人，另有 157 人失蹤。此外，美國地質調查局 (USGS) 及其他美國科學家警告，實際傷亡人數可能會高得多，甚至可能達到數千人。

In response, the Venezuelan government created a $200 million special fund to rebuild essential infrastructure, such as hospitals and homes. This internal effort is being supported by international help. For example, Türkiye has already sent two planes with rescue equipment and supplies. Similarly, Germany has put its military on standby, with Minister Boris Pistorius offering transport aircraft to move personnel and supplies quickly.

作為回應，委內瑞拉政府建立了 2 億美元的特別基金，用於重建醫院和住宅等必要基礎設施。這項內部努力正得到國際援助。例如，土耳其已派遣兩架搭載救援設備與物資的飛機。同樣地，德國將軍隊列為待命，部長 Boris Pistorius 提供運輸機以快速運送人員與物資。

Other global powers have also expressed their readiness to help. The United States, India, China, and Italy have all pledged assistance based on Venezuela's needs. However, Canada's response is more difficult because it does not have an embassy in Venezuela. Prime Minister Mark Carney emphasized that this lack of diplomatic presence makes it harder to provide immediate help, although he clarified that offering aid does not mean Canada supports the Venezuelan government's policies.

其他全球強權也表示準備好提供協助。美國、印度、中國和義大利均根據委內瑞拉的需求承諾提供援助。然而，加拿大的回應較為困難，因為其在委內瑞拉沒有大使館。總理 Mark Carney 強調，缺乏外交代表處使得提供即時援助變得更困難，儘管他澄清提供援助並不代表加拿大支持委內瑞拉政府的政策。

Venezuela remains in a state of emergency as it works with international partners to reduce the impact of these disasters and begin large-scale reconstruction.

委內瑞拉仍處於緊急狀態，目前正與國際夥伴合作以減少這些災難的影響，並開始大規模重建。