Men in uniform have overseen the dismantling of Venezuela's Seismological Institute (Funvisis), replacing scientists and fueling a critical brain drain. This move highlights concerns about the militarization of scientific institutions.

Delayed orders and confusion reportedly hampered the Venezuelan military's response to recent 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude earthquakes, which have killed an estimated 5,000 people with projections up to 10,000.

Interim President Delcy Rodríguez announced a shake-up in Venezuela's military leadership, replacing top commanders a day after the defense minister, a close ally of Nicolás Maduro, was dismissed following the former leader's removal from power.