Venezuela's interim president declared Sunday that the nation will avoid social unrest after twin earthquakes killed over 3,000 people and left thousands missing. The June 24 shocks, described as one of Latin America's worst earthquake disasters, collapsed scores of buildings and displaced thousands, particularly in the coastal La Guaira area north of Caracas.
International rescue teams are beginning to wind down operations as hopes of finding survivors fade. Families continue searching for missing relatives amid the wreckage.
"There will be no social unrest here, what we have here is deep social solidarity," said Delcy Rodriguez. The death toll, reported as more than 3,000 by SCMP, approaches 3,000 according to DW News, highlighting discrepancies in official figures.
The disaster has left thousands homeless, especially in La Guaira, a region heavily affected by the quakes. The long-term humanitarian and reconstruction needs remain uncertain.
Critics question whether the government's infrastructure can withstand the pressure of such a catastrophic event, arguing that the scale of destruction may still fuel public frustration despite official assurances.