A military-led cordon ordered by Diosdado Cabello is blocking volunteers and private machinery from affected zones, slowing debris removal and victim recovery.Official counts report nearly 2,000 dead and thousands missing after twin earthquakes flattened hundreds of buildings in La Guaira, with infrastructure collapse blamed on decades of mismanagement.The US has sent naval vessels, aircraft and specialized rescue units to assist while interim president
Delcy Rodríguez faces criticism and journalists report new accreditation and visa restrictions.