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The death toll from a pair of earthquakes that struck Venezuela has risen to 589, acting President Delcy Rodríguez announced on Friday, as she welcomed the arrival of rescue crews from all over the world, AP reported.
“We are going to rescue the people who are trapped,” she said. “We are working tirelessly on this task.”
She said the state of La Guaira has been hardest hit by the 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude earthquakes that struck Wednesday evening, noting that it has been militarized as crews search for survivors and distribute food and water.
The number of casualties is expected to climb with thousands reported missing and frantic rescue efforts continuing.
The quakes have left thousands injured and caused widespread destruction.