catastrophe
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Venezuela's interim President Delcy Rodríguez has called the earthquakes the "most brutal natural catastrophe" in the country's history.
From BBC • Jun. 30, 2026
More than 1,700 people have been killed in what Interim President Delcy Rodríguez said was the "most brutal natural catastrophe" in Venezuela's history.
From BBC • Jun. 29, 2026
Rodríguez, who could use the crisis to strengthen her hold on power, has highlighted the successes of the response while acknowledging the grave catastrophe that had befallen her country.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026
The scope of the catastrophe quickly overwhelmed a country of 28 million battered by years of economic crisis and political tumult.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 26, 2026
Major Major floundered bewilderedly from one embarrassing catastrophe to another.
From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller
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