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'Pre-existing vulnerabilities: Venezuela already experiencing economic turmoil, displacement crisis'
Elinor Raikes of the International Rescue Committee highlights that Venezuela's earthquake crisis is exacerbated by economic collapse, displacement, and weak public services, leading to a prolonged humanitarian emergency. She emphasizes logistical challenges for aid agencies and the need for coordinated international and local efforts.
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