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Venezuela earthquake death toll rises to 235 after 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude quakes on June 24
The Hindu··26 Jun
The Hindu reported Health Minister Carlos Alvarado said thousands remain missing as La Guaira coastal region suffered heavy damage. US Treasury waived some sanctions until October 23 for earthquake relief transactions.
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What It Means For You
- Major quakes can disrupt regional air and power networks.
- International aid is flowing despite airport damage.
- US temporarily eased sanctions for relief efforts.
What's Happening
- Twin earthquakes struck northern Venezuela on June 24.
- Death toll has climbed to about 235.
- Rescue teams are searching collapsed buildings.
Disaster Scale
- Quakes were among strongest in a century.
- La Guaira saw some of the heaviest damage.
- Over 4300 people were reported injured.
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