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Venezuela's interim leader angrily defends earthquake response
Summary by The Trophy Club Editorial Desk Regina Garcia Cano, Isabel Debre and Fernanda Pesce l The Associated Press , as published by NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)
· July 3, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Further details about the situation in Venezuela are available from NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth. The earthquakes caused devastation, and critics have said the authorities reacted too slowly.
Venezuela's acting president has defended the government's response to recent earthquakes. The earthquakes caused devastation, and critics have said the authorities reacted too slowly.
The government has faced accusations that its reported death toll is lower than the actual number of fatalities. Residents in the hardest-hit areas have complained about the initial response to the disaster.
Further details about the situation in Venezuela are available from NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth. The government's response to the earthquakes has been widely criticized, with many calling for a more effective and timely reaction to the disaster.
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Category: local Published: July 3, 2026 Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) Reading time: 1 min
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