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Venezuela's interim regime is using the earthquakes to bury democracy

The Hill · Jul 1, 2026, 12:30 PM · Also reported by 4 other sources

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Chavista military forces did not arrive at the disaster zone with shovels and pickaxes, but with pistols and rifles.

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Venezuela's interim regime is using the earthquakes to bury democracy

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