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Twin earthquakes near Caracas kill at least 235, with toll expected to rise
At least 235 people were killed and more than 4,300 injured when two powerful earthquakes struck northern Venezuela seconds apart on 24 June 2026, collapsing buildings in Caracas and devastating coastal La Guaira. President Trump pledged US assistance as France, Switzerland and others sent rescue teams. Luxembourg's foreign ministry said 22 nationals are recorded in Venezuela and that it had received no calls for consular help.