Lack of orders, equipment shortages slowed Venezuela's quake response, reports say

Delayed military orders and equipment shortages hampered Venezuela's earthquake response.

Confusion over command structures disrupted emergency relief after the 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude quakes.

About 5,000 people were killed according to the government, but experts estimate nearly twice as high.

Worst destruction occurred in La Guaira state, where the main airport, port, and high-rise buildings collapsed.