Powerful earthquakes strike Venezuela, leaving dozens dead and hundreds injured

Venezuela is grappling with the aftermath of two powerful earthquakes that struck the country, leaving a trail of destruction and a rising death toll. The initial tremors, a magnitude 7.2 foreshock followed by a 7.5 main quake, hit near the city of Morón, west of the capital Caracas.

As of the latest reports, at least 32 people have died and 700 have been injured. However, officials fear these numbers will significantly increase as rescue teams meticulously search through the rubble. The full extent of casualties in the hardest-hit areas, including La Guaira state near the Caracas airport, is still being determined.

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Dozens of buildings have collapsed and we are currently carrying out very intensive rescue efforts to save as many lives as God allows.

Video footage from Simon Bolivar International Airport captured the terrifying moments as people fled in panic while the ceiling began to collapse. The earthquakes have caused dozens of buildings to crumble, prompting intensive rescue operations. "We are currently carrying out very intensive rescue efforts to save as many lives as God allows," said interim Venezuelan President Delcy Rodriguez.

Rodriguez described the situation as a "true tragedy" and expressed solidarity with the affected families. The earthquakes have devastated communities, with images showing people crying and holding children in fear amidst the ruins. The full impact of the disaster is still unfolding as the nation begins to assess the damage.

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I also want to say that this is a true tragedy. From here we send our message of solidarity, and to the families who have lost loved ones, we once again express our condolences and support in these difficult times.