Live updates: Back-to-back earthquakes in Venezuela kill dozens and injure hundreds
Back-to-back earthquakes in Venezuela have resulted in at least 32 fatalities, 700 injuries, and significant infrastructure damage.
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A series of back-to-back earthquakes struck Venezuela, causing building collapses in Caracas and other regions. The interim president confirmed that 32 people are dead and 700 have sustained injuries. Rescue operations are currently underway in affected areas.
Coverage from NBC News, Reuters, Al Jazeera, The Guardian, and CNBC emphasizes the human toll and the ongoing emergency response. Reports include accounts from individuals who experienced the tremors, as well as footage recorded at an airport during the event. Attention remains focused on the rescue efforts and the logistics of the aid response.
While Trump has pledged a rapid United States response, coverage does not yet specify the timeline or the exact nature of the assistance.
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Quick answers
What is the current casualty count?
According to reports, at least 32 people have died and 700 have been injured.
Where did the earthquakes occur?
Buildings collapsed in Caracas and other areas throughout Venezuela.
Has international aid been offered?
Yes, Trump has pledged a rapid response from the United States.
Coverage (8)
- 2 major earthquakes strike northern Venezuela, killing at least 32 and injuring 700 NPR · 50m ago
- Live updates: Venezuela earthquakes kill at least 32; rescue efforts underway as Trump pledges aid NBC News · 2h ago
- Venezuela earthquakes live: More than 30 dead after buildings collapse in Caracas and elsewhere Reuters · 2h ago
- ‘We hugged each other and ran’: Venezuelans recount earthquake horror Al Jazeera · 2h ago
- Venezuela earthquakes: at least 32 dead, 700 injured and dozens of buildings collapsed, says interim president The Guardian · 2h ago
- Trump pledges rapid U.S. response for Venezuela after historic earthquakes kill dozens CNBC · 2h ago
- Eyewitness captures moment of quake in Venezuela airport Yahoo · 4h ago
- Trump pledges rapid U.S. response for Venezuela after historic earthquakes kill dozens CNBC · 4h ago
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