La Guaira

La Guaira

City in Vargas state, Venezuela

La Guaira is the capital city of the eponymous state of Venezuela and the country's main port, founded in 1577 as an outlet for nearby Caracas.

Venezuela Quake Death Toll Nears 4,500

Venezuela Quake Death Toll Nears 4,500 The death toll from Venezuela's twin earthquakes neared 4,500, sparking public anger over the government's crisis response.