Venezuela earthquakes: frantic search for survivors continues, with 235 confirmed dead so far – latest updates

A devastating mass casualty event occurred in Venezuela following two powerful earthquakes. Rescue teams and residents have been working through the night to search for survivors. Acting president Delcy Rodríguez expressed hope for rescuing as many living people as possible, but authorities fear the death toll could reach into the thousands. The article mentions a 5.6-magnitude earthquake in northern California and a 7.2-magnitude earthquake off the coast of Japan occurring around the same time, but focuses on the Venezuelan situation.