EU deploys rescue teams to Venezuela following major earthquakes
The European Union has activated its Civil Protection Mechanism to assist Venezuela after powerful earthquakes caused a significant humanitarian crisis, according to Euronews.
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The European Union is sending search and rescue personnel to Venezuela in response to two massive earthquakes that struck the region on Wednesday. Euronews reports that the seismic events, which measured 7.2 and 7.5 in magnitude, have resulted in a critical emergency situation.
According to United Nations data cited by Euronews, more than 50,000 people are currently missing in the aftermath of the quakes. The European aid is being coordinated through the union's Civil Protection Mechanism to assist in ongoing search efforts.
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