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Venezuela earthquake response sparks political fallout as opposition leader demands return

Following a series of powerful earthquakes in Venezuela, the country's disaster response has become a focal point of political contention. Opposition leader María Corina Machado, currently exiled, has called for her return to Venezuela, citing the government's perceived slow and disorganized response as evidence of its critical weaknesses. Machado believes her presence is necessary to stabilize the situation and aid in a transition process, especially after the tragedy. AI

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Venezuela earthquake response sparks political fallout as opposition leader demands return

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Associated Press ·

    Fallout from Venezuela’s quakes turns political, as opposition leader Machado seeks return

    The fallout from Venezuela’s powerful twin quakes has evolved into a major test for acting President Delcy Rodriguez, sending her scrambling to prevent the humanitarian disaster from becoming a political one as her mandate as interim leader expires on Friday. A day after Rodrigue…