Already engulfed in a severe economic and political crisis, Venezuela has this week been hit by two devastating earthquakes.
Hundreds are dead and authorities are focused on finding and rescuing survivors.
- list 1 of 3Venezuela earthquakes: What happens in the first 72 hours?
- list 2 of 3Which countries have pledged aid to Venezuela after powerful earthquakes?
- list 3 of 3Everything we know so far about the deadly earthquakes in Venezuela
end of list
Many countries have already mobilised teams and resources to help with this mission.
But many eyes are on Washington.
President Donald Trump has pledged to support relief efforts. But after US forces captured Venezuela’s president in January, many are asking how far that support will go.
Presenter: James Bays
Guests:
Jan Egeland – Secretary General of the Norwegian Refugee Council
Chris Gilbert – Professor at the Bolivarian University of Venezuela
Michael Shifter – Adjunct Professor of Latin American Studies at Georgetown University
Paul Dobson – Political analyst and independent journalist
Related News
Petrol shortages and ‘oil rain’ bring Russia-Ukraine war home to Moscow
Israeli attacks kill 2 in southern Lebanon despite ongoing Washington talks
US public health agency concludes hantavirus response as outbreak eases
