Rescue teams in Venezuela are racing against time to find survivors of the devastating earthquakes that hit the country. The quakes have left thousands missing and over 2,000 people killed. The Venezuelan government, led by acting President Delcy Rodríguez, has faced criticism for its slow response to the disaster.
US Support for Venezuela
The US has committed over $300 million to support rescue and relief efforts in Venezuela. The US has also deployed military personnel to assist in the relief efforts. However, the US support for the Venezuelan government has been criticized by some, who argue that the government’s response to the earthquake has been inadequate.
The US has also been criticized for its role in deporting Venezuelans back to their home country. One such case is that of Daniel Alejandro Núñez Ramírez, who was deported from the US just hours before the earthquakes hit. Núñez Ramírez was killed in the disaster, and his mother has spoken out against the US government’s decision to deport him.
Original reporting: Texarkana Gazette — read the source article.
