Venezuela declares state of emergency after back-to-back earthquakes leave scores dead

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Acting President Delcy Rodriguez declared a state of emergency in Venezuela on Wednesday following two powerful earthquakes and over 20 aftershocks. The seismic activity damaged infrastructure and forced the closure of Caracas' main airport, with reports indicating scores of casualties.

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Venezuela's interim leader declared a state of emergency on Wednesday after two powerful earthquakes and more than 20 aftershocks struck the country, damaging infrastructure and forcing the closure of Caracas' main airport. Acting President Delcy Rodriguez said the 7.

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