Venezuela Quakes Kill 188, Over 1,500 Injured

At least 188 people have died and more than 1,500 were injured after two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela on June 24. Rescuers in Caracas and La Guaira are searching through collapsed buildings as the United Nations reports over 100 structures have fallen. The U.S. Geological Survey recorded magnitudes of 7.2 and 7.5, marking the second quake as the strongest in Venezuela since 1900. In response, the acting president declared a state of emergency and urged citizens to remain calm and united. Healthcare professionals have been called to assist at hospitals, and schools are being converted into shelters and donation centers. The United States has offered search teams, medical resources, and humanitarian aid following requests from Venezuelan authorities.

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