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Back-to-back powerful earthquakes have struck Venezuela collapsing buildings in the capital, Caracas, and killing at least 32 people. An estimated 700 people have been injured.

Acting President Delcy Rodriguez declares a state of emergency and says the Simon Bolivar International Airport in Caracas is closed because of damage.