Back-to-back powerful earthquakes slam Venezuela, collapsing buildings in the capital of Caracas
A pair of powerful earthquakes, measuring 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude, struck Venezuela, causing significant building collapses and at least 164 deaths. The government has declared a state of emergency and is mobilizing rescue teams and international aid to assist in the hardest-hit areas.
Why it matters
This is a major humanitarian disaster in a region where such high-magnitude seismic activity is historically rare, necessitating urgent international intervention.
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — At least 164 people have died and 971 were injured after a pair of powerful quakes rocked Venezuela, Acting President Delcy Rodríguez said Thursday.
The article reports factual information from an AP wire source regarding a natural disaster without political commentary.
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