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Venezuela earthquake death toll nears 3,000 deaths
The death toll has risen by over 300 since Friday, with more than 16,500 people injured in last month's disaster. Thousands remain unaccounted for.
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Death toll rises to 235 after twin earthquakes devastate Venezuela
The twin earthquakes struck at 6:04 pm local time on Wednesday, a national holiday when many people were at home. According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the first quake measured 7.2 in magnitu...
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Venezuela hit by back-to-back quakes, collapsing buildings in Caracas
The quake had a preliminary magnitude of 7.5, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS). It happened just 40 seconds after a foreshock with a magnitude of 7.2 rocked the area. Terrified residents were seen e...
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Venezuela starts releasing political detainees
Spain confirmed that five of its citizens, including one dual national, were among those released. Rights activist Rocio San Miguel is thought to be included in this group. Her release marks the first publicly...
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Gunfire heard near Venezuelan presidential palace
Gunfire was heard in Venezuela’s capital Caracas near the Miraflores Palace, while what appeared to be “lights from drones and anti-aircraft fire” could be seen in the night sky.
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World leaders react to US capture of Venezuela's Maduro
Neighbouring Latin American countries condemned the actions, as did Venezuela's long-term allies, Russia and China. China said it was "deeply shocked and strongly condemns" the use of force against a sovereign...
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Explosions heard in Venezuela's capital Caracas
US President Donald Trump for months had threatened that he could soon order strikes on targets on Venezuelan land.
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Venezuela open to US talks on drug trafficking, says Maduro
In an interview with Venezuelan state TV, Maduro said he was ready for dialogue with the US "wherever they want and whenever they want".