Quake is devastating blow at time of uncertainty

Venezuela is facing a humanitarian crisis following powerful twin earthquakes that struck while the country is under the interim leadership of Delcy Rodríguez. The disaster has highlighted the nation's fragile infrastructure and the government's restrictive control over media communication.
Why it matters
The earthquake exacerbates existing political instability and economic uncertainty in Venezuela following the removal of former leader Nicolás Maduro.
Image source, REUTERS/Gaby Oraa Image caption, Relatives of people trapped in the rubble are anxiously waiting for news
The framing focuses on the government's failure to provide information and its history of media suppression, reflecting a critical stance on the current administration.
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