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Two Powerful Earthquakes Strike Venezuela – Fears of Significant Death Toll

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CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — A pair of powerful earthquakes rocked Venezuela, tearing down buildings, closing the country’s main airport and sending panicked residents of the capital pouring into the streets. At least 32 have died, the acting president said Thursday, warning that the toll was expected to rise. (more) [source] U.S. Secretary of State Rubio said […] The post Two Powerful Earthquakes Strike Venezuela – Fears of Significant Death Toll appeared first on The Last Refuge.

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