WS #10647
A 7.5 magnitude earthquake doublet struck Venezuela, causing building collapses in Caracas and triggering a tsunami advisory that has since been canceled; the event threatens Venezuelan oil infrastructure and OPEC supply. The Trump administration requested $87.6bn in emergency spending, mostly for the Iran war, signaling sustained geopolitical risk and defense spending.
Venezuela Earthquake
A 7.5 magnitude earthquake doublet struck Venezuela, causing building collapses in Caracas and triggering a tsunami advisory that has since been canceled; the event threatens Venezuelan oil infrastructure and OPEC supply.
The Trump administration requested $87.6bn in emergency spending, mostly for the Iran war, signaling sustained geopolitical risk and defense spending.