Venezuela earthquake relief hampered by lack of gear, reports say

Venezuela’s recovery efforts following two earthquakes of 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude last month were hindered by equipment deficits and a delayed military arrival. While Acting President Delcy Rodríguez maintained that the government managed the crisis effectively, noting that 4,000 personnel were sent out right away, reports indicate that local citizens led the rescue work for the initial 48 hours.