Two powerful earthquakes affect Venezuela and cause numerous deaths

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Two powerful earthquakes have struck Venezuela during the night, causing a tragedy of great proportions. According to calculations by the United States Geological Survey, the death toll could be between 10,000 and 100,000 people. The two earthquakes, the first measuring 7.2 degrees and the second 7.5, have particularly affected the center of the country but have also been felt in the capital, Caracas. As a consequence of the two tremors, numerous buildings and structures have collapsed, leaving a trail of death and destruction.