Venezuelan police detained journalists covering a major earthquake's aftermath, highlighting regime's authoritarian tactics. Despite international aid, authorities accused of hindering rescue efforts, blocking foreign aid, and engaging in corruption, mirroring long-standing human rights violations.
Venezuelan police and intelligence agencies have reportedly hindered international press covering a devastating earthquake, detaining reporters and blocking aid. This comes amid accusations of government mismanagement and corruption exacerbating the humanitarian crisis.
Two powerful back-to-back earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude struck Venezuela on Wednesday evening, killing at least 188 people with the toll expected to rise significantly. Buildings collapsed in several areas including La Guaira, residents slept in streets and cars, and the government has called for international assistance while social media restrictions were partially lifted to aid information sharing.
