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Back-to-back powerful earthquakes have struck Venezuela, collapsing buildings in the capital Caracas, killing at least 164 people, and wounding nearly 1,000 others throughout the country.
Acting President Delcy Rodriguez declares a state of emergency and says the Simon Bolivar International Airport in Caracas is closed because of damage.
