The seismic sequence began Wednesday afternoon when a 7.2-magnitude quake struck 100 miles west of the capital. The immediate follow-up of a 7.5-magnitude tremor shattered infrastructure already weakened by the first strike. Witnesses described the scene as a horror movie, with rescue teams utilizing power tools to navigate mountains of debris where homes and businesses once stood.
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Dual Earthquakes Devastate Venezuela as Rescue Efforts Scramble
Two massive earthquakes, striking just 39 seconds apart, have leveled buildings across Venezuela and left at least 164 people dead. As emergency crews comb through the wreckage in and near Caracas, officials warn the death toll will likely climb into the thousands as the full scope of the destruction emerges.
In La Guaira state, acting President Delcy Rodríguez confirmed that dozens of buildings have collapsed. While state television captured the rescue of three children pulled from the dust, the broader humanitarian situation remains dire. Prior to this disaster, nearly 8 million people in the country were already dependent on aid. Tom Fletcher, the United Nations' emergency relief coordinator, stated that the organization is fully mobilized to assist, emphasizing that the coming days will demand a massive collective effort to prevent further loss of life. Meanwhile, U.S. President Donald Trump pledged that his administration is prepared to provide support, instructing government agencies to mobilize.
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