‘God is punishing the politicians’: anger at earthquake response grows in Venezuela
Summary
People in Venezuela are angry at their government’s response to recent earthquakes that killed nearly 4,500 people. Families say the government was slow and unhelpful after buildings fell, and some officials, including the son of President Nicolás Maduro, faced public criticism.Key Facts
- Nearly 4,500 people died in twin earthquakes that hit northern Venezuela on June 24.
- Many victims had to dig trapped relatives out of rubble without proper help.
- A grieving mother confronted Nicolás Maduro’s son, who is a congressman, about the government's slow response.
- The government says the emergency forces are working hard but blames some officials’ deaths for delays.
- The official death toll is expected to rise as more bodies are found.
- Acting leader Delcy Rodríguez rejects criticism as hostile propaganda and threatened critics during a speech to soldiers.
- Maduro’s son said he understands the pain of the victims but could not confirm if government housing was poorly built.
- The crisis worsens opposition to Maduro’s regime amid ongoing political and economic troubles in Venezuela.
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