A powerful pair of earthquakes struck Venezuela, marking the country’s most significant seismic event in over a century. As of Thursday, the confirmed death toll has reached at least 164, with nearly 1,000 reported injuries. The quakes caused widespread destruction, collapsing buildings in areas near the capital city. Rescue efforts are currently focused on locating individuals still missing in the rubble, as residents desperately search for loved ones. The extent of the damage is still being assessed, but authorities indicate significant infrastructure damage. This disaster presents a major challenge for Venezuela, already grappling with economic and political instability.