Venezuela's acting President Delcy Rodríguez has defended her government's response to recent earthquakes. Critics have said the authorities reacted too slowly to the disaster. Rodríguez pushed back against suggestions that the death toll is higher than reported and rejected claims that poorly constructed social housing made the disaster worse.

The government has faced criticism from residents, particularly in the hardest-hit state of La Guaira. They have complained about the initial response to the earthquakes, describing it as sluggish and disorganized.

Further details on the situation in Venezuela are available from KSAT 12.