Venezuela Earthquakes: Death Toll Rises to 188 as Search for Survivors Continues

Venezuela was rocked by powerful double earthquakes, described by experts as the largest in over a century, causing widespread devastation. The death toll has risen to at least 188, with rescue teams actively searching for survivors beneath collapsed buildings, while geologists warn of possible further tremors.

25 Jun, 10:50 — 25 Jun, 20:33

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These powerful earthquakes represent a significant natural disaster for Venezuela, a nation already facing economic and political instability. The scale of destruction and loss of life will place immense strain on resources, and the response to the crisis could have political ramifications for the interim government.

Key entitiesDelcy Rodríguez La Guaira US Geological Survey

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NYTMostly Factual2d ago

La Guaira, Venezuelan Port Town, Is Hit Hard by Earthquakes

Deadly mudslides in 1999 dealt lasting blows to impoverished La Guaira. The response of the acting president, Delcy Rodríguez, may be a bellwether of her political longevity.

By Anatoly Kurmanaev

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The GuardianMostly Factual2d ago

Powerful earthquakes rock Venezuela as death toll reaches 164 | First Thing

Buildings collapse after double quakes of 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude. Plus, the apartment renters facing a tide of fees Good morning. Venezuela’s interim leader, Delcy Rodríguez, has declared a state of emergency after the country was struck by two powerful earthquakes that collapsed dozens of buildings, killing at least 164 people and injuring 971 more, with experts predicting the death toll could rise still further. What do we know? The US Geological Survey (USGS) said Venezuela had been hit by ...

By Jem Bartholomew

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SCMPMostly Factual2d ago

Venezuelans search rubble for survivors after twin earthquakes kill at least 188

Venezuelans searched for survivors beneath collapsed buildings on Thursday and rescue teams raced to northern areas rocked by a pair of powerful earthquakes that officials say killed at least 188 people and left more than 200 trapped. More were feared dead. The 7.2- and 7.5-magnitude earthquakes that struck on Wednesday evening were among the strongest in Venezuela in more than a century and were felt throughout the region. Some 1,500 people were injured, thousands were reported missing acros...

By Associated Press

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