Venezuelan Military Response to Quakes Criticized Amid Rising Death Toll

Delayed orders and confusion reportedly hampered the Venezuelan military's response to recent 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude earthquakes, which have killed an estimated 5,000 people with projections up to 10,000.

18 Jul, 23:20 — 18 Jul, 23:20

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Delayed orders, confusion slowed Venezuelan military’s response to quakes

The 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude quakes killed about 5,000 people, though experts have predicted the likelihood of a final death toll of nearly 10,000.

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Delayed orders, confusion slowed Venezuelan military’s response to quakes

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