Venezuela's interim President Delcy Rodriguez has declared a state of emergency after strong earthquakes struck west of Venezuela's capital bringing down buildings in Caracas and trapping people in the rubble.

Two powerful earthquakes of magnitude 7.2 and 7.5, about 39 seconds apart, struck north-central Venezuela on Wednesday afternoon, collapsing buildings in the capital, Caracas, and…

As pledges of aid pour in from around the world, acting President Delcy Rodríguez has declared a state of emergency.

Venezuela declares state of emergency following strong earthquakes