Earthquake is devastating blow to Venezuela at time of uncertainty
The twin quakes come less than six months after Venezuela's then-leader Nicolás Maduro was seized by US forces.
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"first and foremost for unity from the Venezuelan people"
— Delcy Rodríguez , 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.
The commander of Venezuela's National Guard tasked with leading the emergency response.
A prominent exiled opposition leader in Venezuela who won the Nobel Peace Prize.
The President of Venezuela, involved in a long-standing political crisis.
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The twin quakes come less than six months after Venezuela's then-leader Nicolás Maduro was seized by US forces.
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