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The Guardian view on Venezuela’s earthquake: a test of state capacity and Trump’s promises | Editorial
A 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck Venezuela, causing at least 1,450 deaths, over 3,000 injuries, and $6.7bn in damage. The UN and UNICEF report 38 damaged hospitals and 1.8 million people in need of aid. The disaster highlights Venezuela's weakened state capacity amid ongoing crisis.
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