Venezuela Quake Crisis Tests Legitimacy of Delcy Rodriguez Regime

Venezuela quake crisis tests legitimacy of Delcy Rodriguez regime

As Rodriguez’s administration races to rescue victims, restore infrastructure and secure international assistance, the opposition is mounting its own support operation.

Venezuela Quake Crisis Tests Legitimacy of Rodriguez Regime

The earthquakes that struck Venezuela Wednesday have become the first major political test for acting President Delcy Rodríguez, with the disaster quickly evolving into a contest over competence.

Death Count In Venezuela Quake Climbs To 920, Over 3,300 injured

Rodriguez declared a state of emergency in an address to the nation late Wednesday. She said the government was creating a $200 million reconstruction fund for damaged hospitals and homes.

Venezuela quake crisis to test legitimacy of Rodriguez regime

The earthquakes that struck Venezuela Wednesday have become the first major political test for acting President Delcy Rodríguez, with the disaster quickly evolving into a contest over competence. By Friday afternoon, the official death toll had...