Venezuela earthquake death toll rises to 188 as rescue efforts expand

The natural disaster has killed at least 188 people and injured more than 1,500 others in a country where emergency response capacity is limited after years of political and economic turmoil People evacuated following the earthquake in Parque Central, Caracas, on June 24. | Image: Bloomberg Bloomberg Listen to This Article By Andreina Itriago and Patricia Laya The death toll is rising in Venezuela after back-to-back earthquakes struck west of the capital on Wednesday, toppling buildings and severely damaging the country’s main international airport. The natural disaster has killed at least 188 people and injured more than 1,500 others in…