Venezuela declares state of emergency after 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude earthquakes strike northern coast, collapsing buildings and triggering tsunami alerts
Venezuela has declared a state of emergency after twin earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude struck its northern coast, causing widespread destruction and collapsing buildings. Authorities deployed emergency teams as tsunami alerts were issued across the region and global aid offers emerged.
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