Venezuela declares state of emergency after back-to-back earthquakes leave dozens dead

Summary

Venezuela's interim leader declared a state of emergency on Wednesday after two powerful earthquakes and more than 20 aftershocks struck the country, damaging infrastructure and forcing the closure of Caracas' main airport. Acting President Delcy Rodriguez said the 7.2- and 7.5-magnitude quakes killed at least 32 people and injured more than 700.