Rescuers search rubble for survivors as Venezuela earthquakes kill at least 188
Nearly 1,500 people have been injured after two seven-plus magnitude shallow quakes hit seconds apart.
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"We're trying to rescue as many people alive as possible."
— Gustavo Duque , Politician
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Interim President of Venezuela who signed an amnesty bill approved by the National Assembly.
Diosdado Cabello is a Venezuelan politician and a leading figure in the ruling PSUV party.
Mayor of Chacao, part of the greater metropolitan area of Caracas.
Jorge Rodríguez is the president of the National Assembly of Venezuela and brother of the president.
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Nearly 1,500 people have been injured after two seven-plus magnitude shallow quakes hit seconds apart.
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