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Earthquakes kill nearly 1,000 in Venezuela, test acting president's response
A series of earthquakes struck Venezuela on Wednesday, killing nearly 1,000 people and injuring nearly 3,400 by Friday afternoon. Acting President Delcy Rodríguez's administration and opposition groups are both organizing rescue and aid efforts.
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Earthquakes struck Venezuela on Wednesday, killing nearly 1,000 people and injuring nearly 3,400 by Friday afternoon, according to authorities. More than 200 aftershocks followed the initial quakes. Acting President Delcy Rodríguez visited affected areas in La Guaira on Thursday.
Her administration is working to rescue victims, restore infrastructure and obtain international assistance. Opposition groups are running a separate operation that includes organizing humanitarian aid, creating rival platforms to locate missing people and coordinate relief.
Response efforts The disaster has become a test of competence for Rodríguez's administration, with both sides competing to manage the response. By Friday afternoon, officials continued search operations for people still trapped under debris.
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