In earthquake-ravaged Venezuela, desperate residents have begun conducting their own rescue operations, no longer waiting for official government assistance, according to journalist Asaf Rozentzweig (N12). The development signals mounting public frustration with the pace of the state-led response.
In a striking turn from the official rescue narrative in Venezuela, citizens on the ground have stopped waiting for state-led operations and are beginning to pull survivors from the rubble themselves. Asaf Rozentzweig (N12) reported Thursday evening that locals have lost patience with the pace of official assistance.
The report follows a day of growing international response to the earthquake that struck Thursday morning. Earlier today, as The Zioneer reported, Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodríguez confirmed that foreign rescue teams were en route. The Netherlands and Spain have both pledged aid. Yet the gap between official announcements and on-the-ground capability appears to be widening.
It remains unclear whether the civilian-led rescue efforts are coordinated with formal authorities or taking place independently. The extent of the damage — and how many are still trapped — is still emerging.
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