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235 Dead, Including Foreign Victims, in Venezuela's Twin Earthquakes

The death toll from Venezuela's recent twin earthquakes has reached 235, with confirmed foreign casualties from Brazil, Italy, and China.

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The death toll from the twin earthquakes that struck Venezuela on Wednesday has risen to 235, with foreign nationals confirmed among the deceased. The Brazilian foreign ministry reported that two of its citizens, a man and a woman, died in the disaster. Italy's foreign ministry confirmed that a man in his mid-50s, holding both Italian and Venezuelan nationality, was killed when a building collapsed in La Guaira. Additionally, two Chinese nationals were confirmed among the victims, according to Beijing's state news agency Xinhua. The Chinese embassy in Caracas urged its citizens to take precautions against secondary disasters.

Brazilian Casualties

The Brazilian foreign ministry announced that two of its citizens perished in the earthquakes. The government is providing consular assistance to their relatives.

Italian Victim

Rome's foreign ministry reported the death of a man in his mid-50s, born in Caracas and holding both Italian and Venezuelan nationality. Italy estimates there are about 170,000 Italian passport-holders in Venezuela.

Chinese Nationals

Beijing's state news agency Xinhua confirmed that two Chinese nationals were among the victims. The Chinese embassy in Caracas issued a statement on its official WeChat account, urging Chinese citizens in Venezuela to take precautions against secondary disasters caused by aftershocks and other earthquakes.

Source: BSS

FAQ

How many people died in Venezuela's earthquakes?
The death toll stands at 235.
Which countries have reported foreign nationals among the victims?
Brazil, Italy, and China have reported casualties.

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