Two Powerful Earthquakes of 7.2 and 7.5 Magnitude Strike Northern Venezuela and Hit Caracas
Dos potentes terremotos de 7,2 y 7,5 de magnitud sacuden el norte de Venezuela y golpean Caracas
Summary
Two powerful earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude struck northern Venezuela, shaking Caracas and surrounding areas. Acting President Delcy Rodríguez confirmed at least 32 dead and 700 injured, with La Guaira — a coastal city near the capital — declared a disaster zone as buildings collapsed.
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