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Venezuela earthquake victims blocked from rescue by military
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Venezuela earthquake victims blocked from rescue by military

Anger is mounting in Venezuela as the military bars civilians from entering zones devastated by recent earthquakes, with families keeping vigil outside collapsed buildings where they believe relatives remain trapped. The country's US-backed interim leader Delcy Rodríguez faces accusations of a catastrophically slow emergency response. The death toll continues to climb as heavy debris blocks rescuers and frustrated citizens alike.

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