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Updated · BBC.com · Jun 27
King Charles III Mourns Venezuela Earthquakes, Drawing Thanks From Acting President Rodríguez
Updated
Updated · BBC.com · Jun 27

King Charles III Mourns Venezuela Earthquakes, Drawing Thanks From Acting President Rodríguez

3 articles · Updated · BBC.com · Jun 27

Summary

  • King Charles III said he and Queen Camilla were "deeply saddened" by Venezuela's devastating earthquakes and the loss of life and suffering they caused.
  • In a public message to Venezuelans, the king sent "profound sympathy" to families who lost loved ones and praised the country's resilience and strength.
  • Delcy Rodríguez, Venezuela's acting president, thanked Charles on social media, saying the government valued the gesture of support and his recognition of the people's strength.

Insights

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