Rescuers race to find survivors as Venezuela reels from massive quakes: Everything we know so far
Venezuela has been struck by two powerful earthquakes, including a magnitude 7.5 tremor, causing building collapses and widespread damage in Caracas. The government has declared a state of emergency as rescue teams search for survivors.
Why it matters
As one of the strongest earthquakes in the region in a century, this event poses a significant humanitarian crisis and infrastructure challenge for Venezuela.
Figure caption, Watch: Moment earthquake hits Venezuela and leaves buildings collapsed
The report focuses on factual accounts of the disaster and official government responses without political commentary.
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