The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Ministério dos Negócios Estrangeiros) confirmed that 93 Portuguese citizens and people of Portuguese descent have died following the recent earthquakes in Venezuela. Rescue operations continue as the total death toll from the disaster nears 3,000, with thousands still reported missing.
Death toll of Portuguese in Venezuela earthquake reaches 93
Saturday, 4 July 2026AI summary
Context & Explainers
Report the disappearance to local police immediately and ask for a written report, then contact the nearest Portuguese embassy or consulate so consular staff can assist and register the case with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs ("Ministério dos Negócios Estrangeiros"). Keep copies of ID and travel documents, provide recent photos and itinerary details to authorities, and stay reachable for consular liaison and any requests from local investigators.
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- Number of Portuguese and Portuguese-descendant deaths in Venezuela rises to 93publico.pt ·
- Number of Portuguese and Portuguese-descendant victims of the earthquake in Venezuela rises to 93cnnportugal.iol.pt ·
- Number of Portuguese dead in earthquake rises to 93observador.pt ·
- Earthquakes: number of Portuguese and Portuguese descendants dead rises to 93; total victims nears 3,000expresso.pt ·
- Death toll from earthquakes in Venezuela rises to over 2,900rtp.pt ·
