Earthquake is devastating blow to Venezuela at time of uncertainty
Summary
The twin earthquakes are described as a devastating blow to Venezuela at a time of deep political uncertainty. They come less than six months after the country's then-leader Nicolás Maduro was seized by US forces. The disaster compounds the challenges facing the transitional government.
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