Venezuela Earthquake Response Fails | US News

US News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 19, 2026 · 2m

Venezuela’s earthquake response was a disaster of delays, confusion, and bare-bones readiness—military units sat idle without orders, lacked gear, and even helicopters were missing critical equipment, while civilians and international teams stepped in to save lives. Acting President Delcy Rodriguez defends the government, but insiders say the military’s paralysis stemmed from unclear command, budget-cutting years, and a holiday that left troops off-duty when they were urgently needed. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on…