Delcy Rodríguez dismisses social uprising after deadly Venezuelan earthquakes

More than 3,000 people have died after two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela's Caribbean coast, according to officials. The government of acting president Delcy Rodríguez has rejected any possibility of a social uprising, even as citizens express fury over the authorities' response and reports of police looting from the rubble.

Government stance

Speaking at a military ceremony on Independence Day, Rodríguez stated there would be no social outbreak, claiming "what there is profound social solidarity" among the people Source: elcolombiano, excelsiormx. The death toll stands at 2,954, with 16,592 injured, according to the Communications Ministry Source: excelsiormx, though some outlets report over 3,000 deaths Source: elcolombiano.

Public anger and looting

Anger is boiling over in affected areas. Residents filmed police officers from the CICPC stealing money from the debris while volunteers searched for survivors. The video shows citizens shouting, "Let them go!" and accusing officers of robbery. One officer responded with the phrase "Agarra sustancia," implying the community should mature Source: elcolombiano, excelsiormx. This incident has deepened distrust in authorities.