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A massive fire destroyed most of a four-star beach resort in the Dominican Republic, killing one woman and forcing the evacuation of about 1,700 tourists.

La Guaira, June 26:  Venezuelans searched for survivors beneath collapsed buildings Thursday and rescue teams raced to northern areas rocked by a pair of powerful earthquakes that officials say killed around 235 people and left at least 4,300 people injured. "Unfortunately we have received around 235 patients who arrive without vital signs or die when they arrive at our health facilities," Health Minister Carlos Alvarado told state media Thursday. The number of dead and injured is expected to rise with thousands reported missing after the 7.2- and 7.5-magnitude earthquakes that struck Wednesday evening, which was among the strongest in Venezuela in more than a century and was felt throughout the region.

Venezuela, June 25 : At least 32 people have been killed and more than 700 injured after two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela on Wednesday (local time), Acting President Delcy Rodriguez said, warning that the death toll is expected to rise as rescue operations continue in the worst-hit areas. In a post on X, Rodriguez said authorities had "a central and essential goal: to save lives" and appealed for calm as rescue efforts continue. Speaking after an emergency meeting of the National Risk Management System (SNGR) and Civil Protection System, Rodriguez said authorities were focused on saving lives and searching for survivors trapped beneath collapsed buildings and homes.

C ementos Argos is advancing in one of the most important transformations in its corporate history. The company plans to separate its operations in the United States and Latin America in order for each business to have an independent strategy, focused on different markets and investor profiles. Tomás Restrepo, Executive Vice President of Cementos Argos, explained that the intention is to create two differentiated platforms: one focused on the US materials market of construction, particularly aggregates, and another focused on the growth and efficiency of the Latin American operation.