‘Paralysed by fear’: Venezuelans tell of escape and loss after huge earthquakes
A series of powerful earthquakes, measuring 7.2 and 7.5 in magnitude, struck Venezuela's northern coast, causing building collapses and casualties in Caracas. Emergency responders are currently searching for survivors amidst the rubble.
Why it matters
This is a major humanitarian disaster with significant loss of life and infrastructure damage, requiring urgent international attention and aid.
The seaside town of Catia La Mar, which was stuck by US missiles in January, was badly affected. Photograph: Federico Parra/AFP/Getty Images View image in fullscreen The seaside town of Catia La Mar, which was stuck by US missiles in January, was badly affected. Photograph: Federico Parra/AFP/Getty Images Venezuela ‘Paralysed by fear’: Venezuelans tell of escape and loss after huge earthquakes People in Caracas and coastal towns describe powerful quakes that collapsed buildings and killed at least 164
The report focuses on the human impact of a natural disaster, though it includes a potentially confusing reference to prior missile strikes.
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