Delayed orders, confusion slowed Venezuelan military's response to quakes, sources say
July 18 - Delayed orders from senior military commanders, a lack of basic equipment and overall confusion were among the issues that hindered the deployment of Venezuelan troops in the crucial first days after two devastating earthquakes struck the country's coast last month, eight sources familiar with the response told Reuters, amid public outrage over the government's response to the disaster.
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