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Twin earthquakes kill 32 and injure 700 in Venezuela
Back-to-back earthquakes struck Venezuela on Wednesday evening, killing at least 32 people, injuring 700, and collapsing buildings in Caracas.
Two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela in quick succession on Wednesday evening, causing buildings to collapse in the capital Caracas. At least 32 people were killed and around 700 were injured in the disaster.
The back-to-back quakes left residents shaken across the city. Emergency services responded as communities began assessing the scale of damage to structures.
Why it mattersVenezuela's strained infrastructure and limited emergency resources make recovery especially difficult for the hundreds of injured and displaced residents.
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