Pedro Sanchez has offered Spain’s support to Venezuela after two powerful earthquakes killed at least 32 people and injured more than 700.

The Spanish prime minister pledged solidarity with the Venezuelan people following the ‘devastating’ event.

He wrote in a post on X: ‘All my support, and that of Spain, to the Venezuelan people following the devastating earthquakes of this evening.

‘Our thoughts are with the victims and their families.’

Spain’s Foreign Ministry said the country’s embassy and consulate in Caracas remain fully operational and are monitoring the situation, while checking on the welfare of Spanish nationals living in Venezuela.

The government added that it is in contact with the Venezuelan authorities to assess their needs and is ready to provide any emergency assistance required.

The twin earthquakes, measuring 7.2 and 7.5 in magnitude, struck northern Venezuela on Wednesday, causing widespread destruction across Caracas and several surrounding states.

Interim President Delcy Rodriguez said at least 32 people have been killed and more than 700 injured, warning that the death toll is expected to rise as rescue teams continue searching collapsed buildings, particularly in La Guaira, which has been declared a disaster zone.

The earthquakes caused dozens of buildings to collapse, forced the closure of Venezuela’s main international airport and prompted authorities to declare a nationwide state of emergency.

International rescue teams are now heading to the country to assist with the response.

Spain’s pposition leader Alberto Nunez Feijoo also expressed his solidarity with the Venezuelan people, calling for ‘all the help possible’ to be sent to those affected and extending his support to the large Venezuelan community living in Spain.