Venezuelan authorities have reported that the death toll from two powerful earthquakes in the coastal state of La Guaira has reached nearly 1,500 people. According to officials, search and rescue operations to find survivors are still ongoing, with aid teams actively working in the affected areas.<\/p>\n
The two earthquakes, measuring 7.2 and 7.5 on the Richter scale, struck the La Guaira region near Caracas, Venezuela’s capital, on Wednesday. Official statistics indicate that over 3,100 people have been injured, and more than 12,700 have been forced to evacuate their homes.<\/p>\n
Additionally, reports state that at least 774 buildings have been completely or partially destroyed, raising concerns about the structural safety of the remaining buildings. Authorities say damage assessments are still underway.<\/p>\n
Delsi Rodriguez, Venezuela’s interim president, stated that rescue operations will continue as long as there is hope of finding survivors. She announced the formation of a special commission to evaluate the safety of damaged buildings and added that school holidays have been extended. Furthermore, electricity has been restored to approximately 75 percent of the affected areas.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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