(SeaPRwire) – By: Julian Holbrooke
The Venezuelan earthquake disaster has laid bare a stark reality. Three days after the 7.2 and 7.5-magnitude quakes, the death toll stands at least 920. US rescue teams are racing, but locals report Venezuela’s government has been slow. The US pledged $150 million, sent teams, yet Venezuelans see few state rescue efforts. The first 72 hours are critical. Yet, Venezuela blocks access to La Guaira, where destruction is worst. Locals took matters into their own hands, using tools to free trapped. The government’s response is under scrutiny. While US aid pours in, the gap between promise and action in Venezuela’s government is clear. This crisis tests Delcy Rodriguez’s leadership, and the world watches as the geopolitical pendulum swings in the face of such a humanitarian tragedy.
Author bio: Julian Holbrooke, an overseas international relations analyst with decades of covering global crises and geopolitical tensions.