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Venezuelan Soldiers Loot Earthquake Ruins Amid Rising Death Toll
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First reported by Kikar HaShabbat · 16 hours ago
What happened
Following a deadly earthquake in Venezuela that killed around 1,500 people, soldiers and police have been caught looting victims' homes and shops instead of aiding rescue efforts. Public anger grows as the government blocks international aid and survivors face harsh conditions amid ongoing aftershocks.
- 01Approximately 1,500 people died and tens of thousands are missing after Venezuela’s earthquake.
- 02Soldiers and police are looting victims’ homes and shops instead of helping rescue efforts.
- 03Residents report looters stealing everything from appliances to wiring inside buildings.
- 04Civilians confront security forces caught stealing money at collapsed sites.
- 05Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello blocked an American rescue team from assisting victims.
- 06Critics say the regime prioritizes control over human lives, delaying aid and enabling looting.
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