Twin Earthquakes Strike Venezuela, Causing Significant Casualties and Damage
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Delcy Rodriguez (Interim President), Venezuelan Government
Venezuela (Caracas, Falcon, La Guaira)
June 2026
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Read our editorial policy- Earlier version 56/25/2026, 12:01:28 PM
Magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 earthquakes hit 160km west of Caracas. At least 32 people confirmed dead and over 700 injured. State of emergency declared; widespread building collapses reported.
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