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Residents flee after building collapse in Caracas outskirts amid deadly earthquakes

Venezuela’s latest earthquakes kill 160 people, with a building in El Junquito collapsing and residents fleeing.

Source: bbc.co.uk1 min read

In brief

Back‑to‑back earthquakes have struck Venezuela, leading to at least 160 deaths. The capital city of Caracas and its suburbs suffered extensive damage. In the El Junquito area a building collapsed, and footage captured by a local content creator shows houses reduced to rubble. Residents fled the area in panic, and Acting President Delcy Rodríguez confirmed the severity of the damage. The incident highlights the urgent need for disaster response and resilient infrastructure.

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Venezuela has endured successive earthquakes that killed at least 160 people, according to Acting President Delcy Rodríguez.

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The capital city of Caracas and its surrounding suburbs suffered the worst damage, with entire neighbourhoods razed and infrastructure crippled.

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In the El Junquito area, a residential building collapsed amidst the tremors. A local content creator filmed the aftermath, revealing collapsed walls, shattered windows, and residents scrambling for safety.

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Witnesses report chaos as people fled hastily, leaving the rubble and injured behind. Emergency teams have been dispatched to the area for rescue operations, while government officials urge calm and cooperation.

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(By civitas.global – Exploring how citizens report and respond to disasters.)

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