Caracas, Jun 26: The death toll from two powerful earthquakes that struck Venezuela has risen to 235, with more than 1,500 people injured as rescue teams continue searching through the rubble for survivors. The twin earthquakes, measuring 7.2 and 7.5 in magnitude, struck near the capital Caracas on Thursday within seconds of each other. Both […]

At least 164 people have been killed and 971 injured after two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela, according to acting president Delcy Rodríguez, who warned that the toll could still rise as rescue operations continue across the country. The figures represent a sharp increase from earlier reports of 32 dead and around 700 injured, as emergency teams reach areas that were initially inaccessible.

Twin earthquakes devastated Venezuela on Wednesday morning, killing at least 164 people and injuring 971, as rescuers raced against time to reach survivors trapped beneath collapsed buildings.