Article 76PVR Disillusioned by military rescue efforts, many Venezuelans hope US can fill the gap

Disillusioned by military rescue efforts, many Venezuelans hope US can fill the gap

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editors@theworld.org (Tibisay Zea)
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For nearly three decades, Venezuela's military has been at the center of civilian life. Under former Presidents Hugo Chavez and Nicolas Maduro, soldiers ran ministries, food distribution, infrastructure projects and security operations - and were often visible in crackdowns on protests and public opposition. But in the aftermath of Venezuela's earthquakes, many survivors and local responders say the military's role has been uneven, limited or hard to see. Reporter Tibisay Zea reports from La Guaira, Venezuela, about how many are hoping US forces will fill the gaps.

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