Geopolitical News: Venezuela Quake: Civilian Heroes Battle Rubble, State Fails.

A devastating earthquake has rocked Venezuela, but the real shocker: a critical lack of rescue equipment. Residents are frantically appealing for excavators, generators, and specialized tools. Civilians are stepping up, supplying crews working through the rubble. This crisis exposes a dire state capacity, leaving communities vulnerable. The world watches as ordinary citizens become the first responders, filling a void the government cannot.