Five weeks after Venezuela earthquake, bodies still under rubble as government aid fails to arrive

Five weeks after a June earthquake struck Venezuela, bodies remain buried under rubble as residents dig by hand searching for loved ones, citing a complete absence of government assistance. For many Venezuelans, the disaster has become a turning point in their view of the authorities. The government's inadequate response has also complicated Donald Trump's political plans regarding Venezuela.

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