Public anger grows in Venezuela following deadly earthquakes and government response
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Venezuelan government, Delcy Rodríguez, Nicolás Maduro Guerra
La Guaira, Caracas, Venezuela
June 24, 2026
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Twin earthquakes on June 24 killed nearly 4,500 people in Venezuela, with the death toll expected to rise. Citizens are expressing outrage over the government's slow and inadequate disaster response. The political situation remains tense as the US-backed administration faces criticism for its handling of the crisis.
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