Venezuelan writer Fernando Rodríguez, in a piece published by TalCual, reflects on the recent earthquakes and their implications. He challenges the philosophical notion, popularized by Leibniz, that natural disasters are a necessary component of a greater good. Rodríguez argues against assigning a moral justification to the suffering caused by natural events, dismissing the idea that nature’s cruelty serves a higher purpose. He suggests humanizing the concept of “cruelty” when applied to natural occurrences, highlighting their inherent randomness. The brief text implies a rejection of viewing catastrophes through the lens of preordained harmony. Ultimately, the author expresses a sense of disillusionment with the optimistic view of a “best of all possible worlds.” His contact email is provided for further correspondence.