Venezuela’s Earthquake Crisis and Power Vacuum | Roanoke News

Venezuela reels from devastating twin earthquakes that have killed over 2,600 and injured more than 12,500, exposing deep fractures in the country’s leadership as interim President Delcy Rodríguez faces mounting pressure. Her term is expiring, and her rivals, including Nobel laureate María Corina Machado in exile, are seizing the moment—accusing the government of neglect and calling for Machado’s return to lead recovery efforts. While Rodríguez defends swift, coordinated relief and international aid, residents report being abandoned for days. The U.S. backs Rodríguez’s reforms but urges Machado to stay abroad, fearing she might incite unrest. With no clear plan for leadership transition and crumbling infrastructure threatening disease outbreaks, Venezuela’s fragile recovery hangs in the balance. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8befbd672b5afdc1