Venezuela Earthquake Live Updates: At least 32 Dead After 2 Major Quakes Near Caracas
Venezuela is responding to a state of emergency after a pair of major earthquakes near Caracas left at least 32 dead and hundreds trapped.
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Two major earthquakes hit Venezuela, causing dozens of buildings to collapse and leaving at least 32 dead and 700 injured. A state of emergency was declared as rescuers raced to find hundreds trapped in rubble.
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The brief
Twin earthquakes have struck near Caracas, resulting in at least 32 deaths and 700 injuries. The interim president reported that dozens of buildings have collapsed, leading the government to declare a state of emergency as rescue efforts continue for hundreds of people trapped in rubble.
Coverage from The Guardian, Reuters, and NBC News emphasizes the destructive nature of these 'doublet' earthquakes. NPR reports that citizens are using social media to document rescue operations and personal anguish, while CNBC notes that Donald Trump has pledged a rapid U.S. response to the disaster.
Future developments center on the ongoing rescue missions to locate those still buried under debris and the scale of the international aid response promised by the United States.
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Quick answers
What is the current casualty count?
According to the interim president, at least 32 people are dead and 700 have been injured.
How has the Venezuelan government responded?
President Rodriguez has declared a state of emergency as the country works to rescue hundreds trapped in rubble.
Is there international involvement?
CNBC reports that Trump has pledged a rapid U.S. response following the historic earthquakes.
Coverage (6)
- Venezuela races to rescue hundreds trapped in rubble after major twin earthquakes Reuters · 21d ago
- On social media, Venezuelans post rescues and anguish NPR · 21d ago
- What to know about ‘doublet’ earthquakes like the destructive pair that hit Venezuela NBC News · 21d ago
- Venezuela earthquakes: at least 32 dead, 700 injured and dozens of buildings collapsed, says interim president The Guardian · 21d ago
- Venezuela's Rodriguez declares state of emergency after earthquake, does not give figure of dead Reuters · 21d ago
- Trump pledges rapid U.S. response for Venezuela after historic earthquakes kill dozens CNBC · 21d ago
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