Venezuela earthquakes kill at least 32, injure more than 700 others

NEWS SUMMARY

Two powerful earthquakes, a magnitude 7.2 near San Felipe and a 7.5 near Yumare, struck Venezuela on Wednesday, causing buildings to collapse and prompting fears of mass casualties. The US Geological Survey stated that high casualties and extensive damage were probable following the seismic events.

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The US Geological Survey warns the death toll is likely to rise into the thousands.

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