Delayed orders, confusion slowed Venezuelan military's response to quakes, sources say
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According to eight sources, the Venezuelan military's response to two devastating earthquakes was hindered by delayed orders from senior commanders, a lack of basic equipment, and overall confusion in the first days after the disaster. Public outrage grew over the government's handling of the emergency. The report highlights operational failures within the military's crisis management.
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Delayed orders from senior military commanders
Eight sources familiar with the response provided information to Reuters.
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Eight sources familiar with the response provided information to Reuters.
The Straits Times- Delayed orders from senior military commanders
- Overall confusion in deployment
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Loaded language removedJuly 18 - Delayed orders from senior military commanders, a lack of basic equipment and overall confusion were among the issues that hindered the deployment of Venezuelan troops in the initial days after two major earthquakes struck the country's coast last month, eight sources familiar with the response told Reuters, amid public concern over the government's response to the…
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Eight sources familiar with the response provided information to Reuters.
The Straits TimesA lack of basic equipment hindered the deployment of Venezuelan troops after earthquakes.
The Straits TimesOverall confusion hindered the deployment of Venezuelan troops after earthquakes.
The Straits TimesThe response difficulties occurred in the crucial first days after two devastating earthquakes.
The Straits TimesThere was public outrage over the government's response to the earthquakes.
The Straits TimesDelayed orders from senior military commanders hindered the deployment of Venezuelan troops after earthquakes.
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