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Hugo Chavez

Coverage of Hugo Chavez in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jun 29 · 18:14 UTCMost recent: Jun 30 · 06:34 UTC
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  • WORLDJun 30 · 06:34 UTCSCMP CHINA
    Why did they pancake? Building failures, soft soil amplify Venezuela quake destruction

    Two earthquakes flattened parts of a 1,100-unit housing complex in Venezuela, leading engineers to call for an audit of similar public housing. The complex, built by late Venezuelan leader Hugo Chavez after previous floods, suffered destruction exacerbated by building failures and soft soil. Resident Yelsa Rojas described losing her apartment.

  • POLITICSJun 29 · 18:14 UTCFRANCE 24
    What aftermath for Venezuela? Earthquake relief hampered by political crisis

    Venezuela's first responders and citizens are working to rescue survivors from 774 collapsed buildings following a double earthquake. The political crisis, including an interim president accused of prioritizing security over disaster relief, is hampering recovery efforts in a nation facing infrastructure decay and sanctions.