Venezuela Blames Propaganda for Quake Response Criticism

Venezuela's acting president, Delcy Rodriguez, has dismissed criticism regarding the government's response to a recent earthquake, attributing the negative public reaction to "propaganda." Rodriguez stated that the government's actions were aimed at providing aid and support to those affected by the seismic event. She argued that certain narratives were being deliberately spread to undermine the administration's efforts and create a false impression of inaction or inadequacy. The acting president did not specify the sources of this alleged propaganda or provide concrete evidence to support her claims. Instead, she focused on reiterating the government's commitment to disaster relief and recovery operations. The criticism in question has centered on the speed and effectiveness of the government's deployment of resources and personnel following the earthquake. Opposition figures and some citizens have voiced concerns about the availability of essential supplies and the coordination of rescue efforts. Rodriguez's statement appears to be an attempt to counter these criticisms by framing them as politically motivated attacks rather than legitimate concerns about the government's performance during a crisis. The government has stated it is working with international organizations to assess damage and coordinate aid distribution. Details regarding the specific earthquake, its magnitude, and the affected regions were not provided in the statement attributed to Rodriguez.