Thousands feared dead after Venezuela quakes as rescuers race to find survivors (opens original article in a new tab)

Venezuela faces a major disaster after severe earthquakes, with rescue efforts underway as death toll and humanitarian crisis escalate.

• Venezuela declared a state of emergency after 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude earthquakes struck near Caracas, killing at least 164 and injuring over 971 people.
• UN and international rescue teams are deployed to search for survivors, with thousands feared missing and death toll expected to rise.
• Government pledges $200 million for reconstruction as infrastructure damage and humanitarian needs worsen.