Security guard Hernán Gil was rescued alive in Catia La Mar after eight days trapped beneath rubble from Venezuela’s deadly twin earthquakes. Nearly 2,300 people are confirmed dead, tens of thousands remain missing and aid agencies warn of growing food, water and health risks.
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Two major earthquakes struck northern Venezuela seconds apart, collapsing buildings in Caracas and prompting a state of emergency. Officials reported deaths and hundreds of injuries as rescuers searched rubble and foreign governments offered aid.
Colombians are choosing between leftist Iván Cepeda and far-right lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella in a runoff defined by crime, polarization and fears of renewed violence. More than 41 million people are eligible to vote.
Colombians vote in a presidential election dominated by security and drug trafficking concerns. Leading candidates include government-allied Senator Iván Cepeda and right-wing businessman Abelardo de la Espriella, with a runoff expected.