188 killed, over 200 trapped as twin quakes devastate Venezuela (opens original article in a new tab)

Twin earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 struck Venezuela, killing at least 188 people, injuring over 1,500, and trapping more than 200. Rescue operations intensified in affected regions with international aid arriving as authorities declared a state of emergency.

• At least 188 people killed, over 1,500 injured, and more than 200 trapped after 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude earthquakes struck Venezuela.
• Rescue operations intensified in La Guaira and other coastal regions with international aid arriving as authorities declared a state of emergency.
• Venezuela's acting president reported collapsing buildings and ongoing search efforts while facing challenges from economic issues and political instability.