Venezuela Declares Emergency After Strong Quakes, Closes Main Airport
Venezuela has declared a state of emergency after powerful earthquakes shook the country, President Delcy Rodriguez said. She also announced the closure of Maiquetia International Airport.
Rodriguez expressed condolences to the families of those killed, but did not give a death toll. She said the country experienced two major quakes and 20 aftershocks.
The announcement comes as authorities respond to the impact of the tremors and assess damage. No further details were provided on the extent of the destruction or when the airport might reopen.
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