Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleTwo powerful earthquakes, measuring 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude, struck an area west of Venezuela’s capital, Caracas, on June 24, prompting the country to declare a state of emergency. Early estimates suggest thousands of people may have been killed, with over 9,000 reported missing, according to a website set up to reconnect families. President Trump offered assistance to Venezuela, stating the US is 'ready, willing, and able to help' and has instructed all government agencies to prepare for rapid deployment. The US is mobilising assistance, including a disaster assistance team, search-and-rescue teams, medical and humanitarian supplies, as confirmed by State Department officials. These deadly earthquakes follow recent tensions, including the US abduction of Nicolás Maduro in January, though the US remains Venezuela's largest oil buyer. In fullTrump offers to help ‘great friends’ in Venezuela after devastating earthquakes leave dozens deadThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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