La Guaira, Venezuela’s port city, shows extensive earthquake damage after the quake

The twin earthquakes that hit Venezuela's Caribbean coast on 25 June left La Guaira, the country's port city, in ruins, with significant destruction to buildings, roads, and vital public infrastructure. This disaster highlights the urgent need for improved disaster preparedness and recovery efforts in the region, especially given Venezuela's ongoing economic and political challenges. The quakes serve as a stark reminder of the vulnerability of coastal areas to seismic activity and the importance of robust infrastructure to withstand such natural calamities.