Neighbours in cities across northern Venezuela spent Thursday digging through rubble in search of loved ones after two powerful earthquakes struck on Wednesday evening, killing around 235 people, injuring at least 4,300 and leaving thousands missing, officials said.
The 7.2- and 7.5-magnitude earthquakes were among the strongest to hit Venezuela in more than a century and were felt across the region.
The coastal region of La Guaira, north of Caracas, was among the worst hit, with extensive damage and a high number of casualties. The country’s main airport, located there, was shut due to damage, making relief operations more difficult. Acting…