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Venezuela Earthquake Response Fails | US News
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Venezuela’s earthquake response was a disaster of delays, confusion, and bare-bones readiness—military units sat idle without orders, lacked gear, and even helicopters were missing critical equipment, while civilians and international teams stepped in to save lives. Acting President Delcy Rodriguez defends the government, but insiders say the military’s paralysis stemmed from unclear command, budget-cutting years, and a holiday that left troops off-duty when they were urgently needed.
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