Two back-to-back earthquakes have struck Venezuela, devastating infrastructure and sending panic through the streets.

Financial sanctions are known to limit the flow of aid, but political influence is also a concern amid the devastation.

At least 164 people have died and 971 were injured after a pair of powerful quakes rocked Venezuela, Acting President Delcy Rodrguez said Thursday.

Venezuela and Japan are both hit by strong quakes, but Venezuela faces higher risks due to weaker building standards.

Communities in northern Venezuela struggle after deadly quakes as rescuers race against time to find survivors.

Video captured the first moments of two earthquakes striking Venezuela, triggering panic as people fled for safety.

The swift U.S. offer of assistance reflects a degree of diplomatic realignment between the Trump administration and the Venezuelan interim government.

Rescue efforts under way as Venezuela declares a state of emergency after powerful twin quakes cause widespread damage.

Caracas airport closed, metro suspended and power outages reported after deadly quakes rock Venezuela.

Thousands feared dead as twin earthquakes cause devastation across Venezuela.

The 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude earthquakes roiled the region, with buildings evacuated in cities as far away as Brazils Amazon about 1,700 kilometers away.

A magnitude 7.2 earthquake hit Venezuela near city of Moron, followed by a stronger magnitude 7.5 quake in same area.

A magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck about 160 km (100 miles) west of Caracas, with a magnitude 7.5 tremor hitting less than a minute later, according to the U.S

The US Geological Survey warns the death toll is likely to rise into the thousands.

A strong earthquake shook north-central Venezuela late Wednesday afternoon, bringing down buildings in the capital Caracas.

US President Donald Trump claimed the United States has recovered its costs 28 times over through oil extraction.

The FIFA World Cup in North America is facing a boycott due to the US's human rights violations and wars abroad, and is facing criticism for its aggression against Cuba, Iran, and Venezuela

Caracas warns of environmental and economic damage amid heightened tension with its neighbour.

VERY HARD TONIGHT," Trump wrote on his Truth Social network on Thursday. "At some point in the not too distant future, we will be taking Kharg Island, and other oil infrastructure points, and assume total control of their Oil and Gas Markets, much like we have with Venezuela," he added