Venezuela's Leader Struggles to Lead After Deadly Earthquakes

Delcy Rodríguez's temporary authority as Venezuela's president expired as earthquakes in June killed nearly 2,300 people, sparking public fury. Opposition leader María Corina Machado demanded the chance to return and assist. Some U.S. lawmakers opposed sending aid, citing political concerns. Rodríguez inherited an economy in transition but a government still using repression—a fragile position now exposed by disaster.