Venezuela is grappling with the aftermath of its strongest earthquakes in over a century, as rescue teams are urgently searching for victims. Residents reported the ground shaking continuously during the destructive seismic events.
A global relief effort is rapidly gaining momentum to assist the affected nation. Leadership from U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) has arrived in Venezuela to help coordinate support for the earthquake relief operations.
The recent seismic activity involved a pair of powerful "doublet" earthquakes. This is a developing story and will be updated as details emerge.
