At least 164 people have been killed and nearly 1,000 others injured in Venezuela with the death toll expected to climb, according to the country's acting president.

CARACAS -- Venezuelan acting President Delcy Rodriguez said early Thursday that the death toll from the powerful earthquakes that struck the country had risen to 164, while 971…

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

US Geological Survey estimates 44 per cent chance fatalities could exceed 10,000

Acting president says at least 32 people killed and hundreds more injured