US network, live breaking-news desk

Live blog reporting National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez confirming 188 dead, 1,520 injured, 157 missing; Red Cross Regional Director for the Americas Loyce Pace described La Guaira as the worst situation her teams had ever seen; Simón Bolívar Airport remains closed.

“At least 188 are confirmed dead, 1,520 injured and 157 missing after twin quakes; Red Cross teams in La Guaira called it the worst situation they had ever seen.”