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Twin earthquakes devastate Venezuela: Rescue efforts race against time as hundreds remain trapped

Powerful 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude earthquakes have rocked northern Venezuela, leaving nearly 200 dead and hundreds more feared trapped beneath collapsed buildings in Caracas. As the government declares a state of emergency, rescue and recovery teams—alongside international aid—rush to save lives. Hear one Venezuelan family’s emotional story and see dramatic aerial footage of the destruction.
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