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U.S. Mobilizes Rescue Aid for Venezuela After Twin Quakes
U.S. teams will join international rescue efforts as officials report at least 164 dead and nearly 1,000 injured after the quakes.
- 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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Angola: President João Lourenço Expresses Solidarity With Venezuela Following Earthquake
Luanda -- Angolan President João Lourenço expressed solidarity on Thursday with the Venezuelan people following the earthquake that struck various regions of Venezuela on Wednesday, causing fatalities, injuries, and extensive material damage.
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US deploys search and rescue teams to Venezuela after back-to-back earthquakes
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the United States is responding to back-to-back earthquakes in Venezuela, confirming he spoke with acting President Delcy Rodriguez about relief efforts.
·Miami, United States
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After the earthquakes in Venezuela, the saviors fight against time. But again and again they find survivors. Latest news in the blog.
·Berlin, Germany
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Leaning Left38Leaning Right58Center40Last UpdatedBias Distribution43% Right
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