Fury as Venezuelans hit out at government response to earthquake
- The military takeover of La Guaira - a coastal region in Venezuela worst hit by a devastating double earthquake - has sparked anger from locals who accuse the government of using the intervention as a “photo opp”.
- At least 1,700 people have been confirmed dead with over 46,000 still missing across the country as emergency crews continue to search through the rubble.
- Hundreds of buildings have collapsed with satellite images showing the widespread scale of the destruction wrought.
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- The military takeover of La Guaira - a coastal region in Venezuela worst hit by a devastating double earthquake - has sparked anger from locals who accuse the government of using the intervention as a “photo opp”.
- At least 1,700 people have been confirmed dead with over 46,000 still missing across the country as emergency crews continue to search through the rubble.
- Hundreds of buildings have collapsed with satellite images showing the widespread scale of the destruction wrought.
Sources: The Independent