Venezuela Earthquake Death Toll Hits 164 As Rescuers Search For Survivors

At least 164 people have been killed and 971 others injured after two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela, causing widespread destruction and prompting authorities to declare a state of emergency.
Acting President Delcy Rodríguez said the earthquakes, measuring 7.2 and 7.5 in magnitude, struck within 40 seconds of each other on Wednesday evening. The quakes were described as the most powerful to hit the South American nation in more than a century.
La Guaira, north of the capital Caracas, was among the hardest-hit areas, suffering extensive structural damage that led authorities to declare it a disaster zone. Rescue workers continued searching through the rubble on Thursday, with of...