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French President Emmanuel Macron has said 85 French rescue workers will be deployed to Venezuela following the devastating earthquake that struck the country.
“I just spoke with @delcyrodriguezv, following the violent earthquake that struck Caracas and several regions of the country. I expressed France’s solidarity with the Venezuelan people and extended our thoughts to the victims and their loved ones,” Macron wrote on X.
“France stands ready, alongside its European partners, to provide assistance to the affected populations in response to the needs expressed by the Venezuelan authorities. A team of 85 French specialised rescuers in search and rescue operations will be deployed immediately.”
Two powerful earthquakes, measuring magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5, struck the same region of Venezuela on Wednesday, triggering widespread panic, structural damage and emergency evacuations.
In the capital, Caracas, residents rushed into the streets as buildings swayed and collapsed. Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello confirmed injuries and structural failures.
More than 100 people have died and about 900 others have been injured following the disaster.
On Thursday, Germany also offered to deploy six military transport aircraft to support relief operations in Venezuela.
In a statement, Germany’s Defence Minister, Boris Pistorius, said he was “deeply shocked” by the disaster and stressed the need for an immediate humanitarian response.
“It is crucial to provide swift assistance,” Pistorius said.
Je viens d’échanger avec @delcyrodriguezv, à la suite du violent séisme qui a frappé Caracas et plusieurs régions du pays.
J’ai exprimé la solidarité de la France envers le peuple vénézuélien et adressé nos pensées aux victimes et à leurs proches.…
— Emmanuel Macron (@EmmanuelMacron) June 25, 2026
