Venezuela's Leader Loses Control as Earthquake Deaths Mount

Interim president Delcy Rodríguez's authority is collapsing. Nearly 2,300 deaths from June earthquakes have sparked public outrage and demands for her removal. Opposition leader María Corina Machado wants to return home to help; some U.S. Republicans oppose any aid, citing democratic concerns. Rodríguez, who loosened economic rules while keeping repression intact, now faces questions about her legitimacy and competence.