Powerful Twin Quakes Rock Venezuela: 32 Dead, Over 700 Injured

Powerful tremors struck Venezuela on Wednesday, killing at least 32 people and injuring more than 700. Two quakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 on the Richter scale hit seconds apart, collapsing buildings and damaging key infrastructure. The shocks rattled communities from La Guaira to Caracas and forced the closure of the country’s main international airport. Officials reported at least 20 strong aftershocks in the hours that followed. Venezuela’s interim president declared a state of emergency as rescue teams, volunteers and residents worked through the night to search for survivors under the rubble. In the Altamira district of Caracas, a 22-storey building partially collapsed, trapping several people. Authorities have urged residents in all affected areas to remain vigilant and follow precautionary measures while they continue to assess damage and coordinate relief efforts.

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