Rodríguez defends Venezuela’s emergency earthquake response as number of bodies expected to soar
Venezuela's interim president, Delcy Rodríguez, is defending the government's response to twin earthquakes that killed over 3,000 people. Despite public anger and accusations of inadequacy, the government insists that rescue efforts are sufficient and that social order will be maintained.
Why it matters
The disaster and the subsequent political friction highlight the instability and humanitarian challenges currently facing Venezuela.
Puerto Viejo beach, Catia La Mar, La Guaira state, Venezuela. The twin earthquakes, which killed more than 3,000 people, hit hardest in the coastal La Guaira area./Getty Images Puerto Viejo beach, Catia La Mar, La Guaira state, Venezuela. The twin earthquakes, which killed more than 3,000 people, hit hardest in the coastal La Guaira area./Getty Images Venezuela Rodríguez defends Venezuela’s earthquake response as death toll passes 3,000 Interim president says unrest will not break out despite anger at official response to the 24 June disaster
The article reports on the government's defense while acknowledging the public's anger, maintaining a balanced journalistic distance.
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