The back-to-back quakes hit near Yaracuy and sent shockwaves through Caracas, collapsing buildings and damaging critical infrastructure including the main international airport. Emergency teams are pulling survivors from rubble while hospitals overflow with the injured.
The Venezuelan government has declared a state of emergency as aftershocks continue to rattle the affected areas. International responses have been swift, with neighboring countries and global powers offering technical support and supplies. Images of destroyed homes and desperate rescue efforts dominate global feeds, highlighting the vulnerability of seismic zones in Latin America.
Experts warn that the full extent of damage may take days to assess, with fears of rising casualties as more remote communities report impacts. This disaster comes at a challenging time for Venezuela's already strained resources and infrastructure.
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A powerful 7.5 magnitude earthquake followed by strong aftershocks has struck Venezuela, leaving dozens dead and hundreds injured in one of the region's strongest tremors in decades. Rescue operations race against time as international aid mobilizes. Follow Tseikuru Times on all Social Media Platforms @TseikuruTimes for Daily Updates.
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### Key points
- The back-to-back quakes hit near Yaracuy and sent shockwaves through Caracas, collapsing buildings and damaging critical infrastructure including the main international airport.
- Emergency teams are pulling survivors from rubble while hospitals overflow with the injured.
- The Venezuelan government has declared a state of emergency as aftershocks continue to rattle the affected areas.
- International responses have been swift, with neighboring countries and global powers offering technical support and supplies.
- Images of destroyed homes and desperate rescue efforts dominate global feeds, highlighting the vulnerability of seismic zones in Latin America.
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