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MAGNITUDE 7.2 AND 7.5 QUAKES HIT VENEZUELA ON WEDNESDAY LEVELLING HUNDREDS OF BUILDINGS

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“MAGNITUDE 7.2 AND 7.5 QUAKES HIT VENEZUELA ON WEDNESDAY LEVELLING HUNDREDS OF BUILDINGS”

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This storyWhen did a massive quake last devastate Caracas, Venezuela?

  1. 1812
  2. 1900
  3. 1944
  4. 1967
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1812

This storyWhat should be the top priority in Venezuela's disaster response?

  • Deploy international rescue teams 0%
  • Secure emergency equipment fast 0%
  • Coordinate with UN aid agencies 0%
  • Evacuate survivors to safety 0%

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Caracas is one of the world's most complex cities to report from.

Venezuela's capital has been at the center of political upheaval, economic crisis, and mass migration for over a decade — making an on-the-ground correspondent like Noris Soto an invaluable source. Explore Caracas on Wikipedia

This storyWhat should Nigeria prioritize in its foreign policy right now?

  • Regional security in West Africa 0%
  • Stronger ties with Western powers 0%
  • Deeper South-South cooperation 0%
  • Economic diplomacy above all 0%

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This storyWhere will Venezuela's death toll stand after full rescue ops end?

  • Under 1,500 — near current count 0%
  • 1,500–2,000 as more found 0%
  • 2,000–3,000 in hard-hit zones 0%
  • Over 3,000 — damage is vast 0%

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Reporting from Venezuela is among the world's most restricted press environments.

Venezuela ranks in the bottom tier of global press freedom indices. Journalists face detention, equipment seizure, and expulsion — making on-the-ground reporting like Zein Basravi's from near Caracas rare and significant.

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