Venezuela Declares Emergency After Twin Quakes Kill 32, Injure 700
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Two powerful earthquakes struck the same area in Venezuela just minutes apart, leaving at least 32 people dead and more than 700 injured. The quakes caused severe damage in the capital, Caracas, and sparked panic as residents fled into the streets. The government has declared a state of emergency to coordinate rescue and relief efforts.