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Venezuela earthquakes result in significant casualties and damage
Two major earthquakes have struck Venezuela, leading to extensive rescue efforts. The death toll has risen as authorities assess the situation. (sources: aljazeera, cbsnews, abcnews, npr)
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Modern Action Briefing
Rescue operations are ongoing in Venezuela following two earthquakes that have caused at least 188 fatalities and left many injured or missing. The earthquakes are reported to be among the strongest to hit the country in over a century.
- At least 188 people have died and 1,500 are injured due to the earthquakes.
- 157 individuals are reported missing as rescue efforts continue.
- The earthquakes are among the strongest recorded in Venezuela in over a century.
Why it matters
The earthquakes have prompted a significant humanitarian response and raised concerns about building safety in the region.
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