Following recent earthquakes in Venezuela, a leading human rights organization, Acceso a la Justicia, has criticized the government’s declared “national state of emergency” as lacking concrete details. Director Ali Daniels argues that Vice President Delcy Rodríguez announced the emergency without outlining specific actions to be taken in response to the disaster. The organization questions the effectiveness of the decree without a clear plan for aid distribution, reconstruction, or support for affected communities. This lack of transparency raises concerns about accountability and the potential for the emergency declaration to be used without addressing the urgent needs of those impacted by the earthquakes. Acceso a la Justicia emphasizes the importance of a detailed and publicly available plan to ensure the emergency measures are meaningful and beneficial. The group’s criticism highlights a broader concern regarding governmental response to crises in Venezuela.