- Major earthquakes impacted the Altamira neighborhood in Caracas, prompting the President to offer aid and manage the crisis response.
- Earthquakes caused widespread infrastructure failure in the capital, Caracas.
- Earthquakes struck west of the capital Caracas, leading to urgent needs and a response from aid organizations.
- Earthquakes impacted the region including Caracas, La Guaira, and Colombia. International aid mobilized for the crisis.
Rescue teams from Colombia were deployed to assist after earthquakes struck the coastal town of La Guaira in Venezuela.
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What happened
Rescue teams from Colombia were deployed to assist after earthquakes struck the coastal town of La Guaira in Venezuela.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Earthquake aftermath in La Guaira leads to refugee movement into Colombia.1 source
- Residents in La Guaira are being forced to seek safety elsewhere due to the ongoing crisis.Sub-event
- Delegations from Colombia and Guatemala deployed to assist in the disaster zone in La Guaira.Sub-event
- The World Food Programme (WFP) is providing food aid to people affected by earthquakes in La Guaira, Venezuela.Sub-event
Colombian rescue teams deployed to assist following the January 1st earthquake in La Guaira.1 source
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Earthquakes impacted the region including Caracas, La Guaira, and Colombia. International aid mobilized for the crisis.Also in this story
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The entities involved
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Venezuela
Country in Latin America
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Colombia
country in South America
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La Guaira
city in Vargas state, Venezuela
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