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La Guaira, Venezuelan Port Town, Is Hit Hard by Earthquakes

NYT World Thursday 25 June 2026, 10:50 UTC By Anatoly Kurmanaev 1 min read
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Deadly mudslides in 1999 dealt lasting blows to impoverished La Guaira. The response of the acting president, Delcy Rodríguez, may be a bellwether of her political longevity.

Deadly mudslides in 1999 dealt lasting blows to impoverished La Guaira. The response of the acting president, Delcy Rodríguez, may be a bellwether of her political longevity.
La Guaira (PERSON) Venezuelan Port Town (LOCATION) Delcy Rodríguez (ORG)
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