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UN News · Global · Twin earthquakes kill at least 188 in Venezuela; Trump pledges US aid as 157 remain missing
Reports UN Secretary-General Guterres calling for a collective international rescue effort; flags OCHA activating the international disaster response coordination mechanism, and UN staff in Caracas relocating to field roles. Notes Venezuela's pre-existing humanitarian crisis limits local absorption capacity.
“The UN Secretary-General urged a collective effort to help victims, with OCHA activating the international disaster response coordination mechanism.”