Venezuela’s Earthquake Crisis and Public Outrage | Virginia Beach News

Venezuela reels from devastating twin earthquakes that have killed nearly 2,600, injured over 12,000, and left more than 38,000 missing—figures far beyond the government’s official count. Public outrage is mounting as citizens confront officials, demand accountability, and turn to volunteers and NGOs for help, while the acting president’s approval plummets to under 37%. A majority of Venezuelans now say elections matter more than rebuilding, and two-thirds rate the government’s disaster response “very poor.” Despite government claims of swift action, blocked roads delayed aid for days in remote areas, and footage shows soldiers with rifles instead of rescue gear. Opposition leader María Corina Machado remains the most trusted figure, even from abroad, as residents chant for the president to resign during a visit to a devastated neighborhood. 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/fa38fd7462dc25f8