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U.S. Mobilizes Rescue Aid for Venezuela After Twin Quakes
The U.S. is sending search-and-rescue crews, medical resources and aerial imagery as officials say at least 164 people were killed.
- On Wednesday, President Donald Trump pledged U.S. resources to Venezuela after back-to-back tremors of magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 struck near Caracas, flattening buildings and prompting a state of emergency.
- Acting president Delcy Rodriguez declared a state of emergency Wednesday night in Venezuela's seismically active zone, where the Caribbean Plate meets the South American Plate.
- Reuters reported 32 people were killed and more than 700 injured, while the Geological Survey issued red PAGER alerts estimating a 41% probability that fatalities could exceed 10,000.
- The State Department mobilized rescue teams and medical supplies, while Trump wrote on Truth Social, "The U.S. stands ready, willing, and able to help," signaling diplomatic realignment with the Venezuelan interim government.
- Economic projections suggest the disaster could reduce Venezuela's GDP by up to 7%, while Washington controls oil exports valued at $8 billion in flows since January.
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Trump pledges swift U.S. help as twin earthquakes kill at least 164 in Venezuela
WASHINGTON — Two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela on Wednesday, killing at least 164 people, injuring nearly 1,000 more and leaving thousands missing or feared dead amid widespread destruction, according to Venezuelan authorities. The quakes, a magnitude 7.2 foreshock followed 39 seconds later by a 7.5 mainshock, hit near San Felipe in Yaracuy and were felt… The post Trump pledges swift U.S. help as twin earthquakes kill at least 164 in Ven…
No one has an overview of the extensive damage after two earthquakes in Venezuela. Phones and internet are only working sporadically. It is feared that between 10,000 and 100,000 have died.
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