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Venezuela declared a state of emergency after two powerful earthquakes of magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5 struck the central coast, causing widespread destruction and an uncertain number of casualties. Source: La Silla Vacía, Hoy
The two tremors occurred just 39 seconds apart, forming a "doblete sísmico" (seismic doublet) according to the U.S. National Tsunami Warning Center, which initially issued a tsunami alert for Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands before canceling it. Source: Emol The main shock was the 7.5 magnitude event. Over 20 aftershocks have been recorded. Source: Diario Libre
Official figures remain contradictory. While Presidenta Encargada Delcy Rodríguez reported 164 dead and 971 injured in a televised address Source: La Silla Vacía, other outlets note that no official toll had been released earlier and local officials spoke only of "possible fatalities." Source: El Día, El Nacional At least 10 buildings collapsed in Caracas alone, and the Maiquetía airport was shut due to severe damage. Power, water, and gas services were knocked out in affected areas. In Chacao, mayor Gustavo Duque confirmed rescue efforts had pulled 16 people alive from rubble. Source: El Nacional
The government mobilized all health services, suspended classes and non-essential work, and created a $200 million reconstruction fund. International solidarity poured in: Colombia dispatched search-and-rescue teams; the United States, under President Donald Trump, offered "rapid and effective" aid via Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The European Union and other nations also expressed support.
“Esta mañana, Delcy Rodríguez, presidenta encargada del régimen de Venezuela, reportó que van 164 muertos y 971 heridos a raíz de los dos terremotos (de 7,2 y 7,5 de magnitud) que ocurrieron en las últimas horas en la costa central de ese país.”
“"Estamos en este momento declarando el estado de emergencia, tal como lo contempla nuestra Constitución", indicó Rodríguez.”
“El Centro Nacional de Alerta de Tsunamis de Estados Unidos explicó que ambos temblores conformaron un "doblete sísmico", un fenómeno en el que dos terremotos de gran magnitud ocurren con pocos segundos de diferencia en la misma zona, por lo que la información oficial fue actualizada para identificar al sismo de magnitud 7,5 como el evento principal.”
“"Lamentablemente, hasta ahora sí, pero estamos enfocados en tratar de rescatar a la mayor cantidad de vecinos con vida", dijo el alcalde Chacao, Gustavo Duque, cuando los periodistas le preguntaron en medio de las labores de búsqueda si había víctimas mortales.”
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