Venezuela hit by strongest quake since 1900
Venezuela has declared a state of emergency after the capital city, Caracas, and the La Guaira region were hit by two powerful earthquakes with magnitudes of 7.2 and 7.5. The quakes resulted in hundreds of deaths and injuries, as well as the destruction of residential buildings and critical infrastructure. The tremors caused power outages and led to the closure of Maiquetía Airport, amid widespread rescue efforts. The United States has announced its readiness to provide assistance. This is the strongest earthquake to strike the country in over a century and comes amid extensive damage and significant human and material losses.
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