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Venezuela earthquakes: 'The situation is critical'

Venezuela earthquakes: 'The situation is critical'
France 24 Thursday 25 June 2026, 08:36 UTC By FRANCE24 1 min read
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Journalist Noris Argotte Soto reports from Caracas following two major earthquakes that have devastated the Venezuelan capital, leaving at least 32 dead but with many more feared killed. She says the "situation is critical" in the city, with damaged infrastructure hindering relief efforts.

Journalist Noris Argotte Soto reports from Caracas following two major earthquakes that have devastated the Venezuelan capital, leaving at least 32 dead but with many more feared killed. She says the "situation is critical" in the city, with damaged infrastructure hindering relief efforts.
Venezuela (LOCATION) Noris Argotte Soto (PERSON) Caracas (LOCATION) Venezuelan (ORG)
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