At least 188 people are dead in Venezuela after 2 earthquakes rocked the country's north
Summary
Two strong earthquakes hit northern Venezuela on Wednesday, killing at least 188 people and injuring about 1,500. Rescue teams are working in damaged areas, especially the coastal city of La Guaira, where many buildings collapsed and the main airport was damaged.Key Facts
- Two earthquakes struck northern Venezuela with magnitudes of 7.2 and 7.5.
- At least 188 people died, more than 200 were trapped, and about 1,500 were injured.
- The strongest damage was in La Guaira, a coastal city north of the capital Caracas.
- The main airport in La Guaira was damaged and closed, slowing aid efforts.
- Thousands of people evacuated buildings, and many were reported missing.
- Rescue teams from inside Venezuela and the United Nations are working in the disaster area.
- Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodríguez is leading the response to the crisis.
- Venezuela lies on the border of two tectonic plates, but strong earthquakes are rare there.
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