Venezuela: 235 dead in devastating, back-to-back earthquakes

Venezuela's health minister said at least 235 people have died after two strong earthquakes rattled the capital and surrounding regions. DW has the latest.

• Two major quakes struck central Venezuela seconds apart, one with a magnitude 7.2 and the other with a magnitude 7.5
• At least 235 are dead, with over 1,500 injured, Health Minister Carlos Alvarado has said
• Venezuela's president has declared a state of emergency
• Extensive damage reported in the capital of Caracas and the nearby state of La Guaira

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