Venezuela’s devastating earthquakes have left survivors scrambling for basic care at a makeshift hospital set up in a country club—an image that screams catastrophe while corporate media plays a different tune. While the BBC might paint a picture of resolute survival amid adversity, you can bet that outlets like CNN will spin it into a narrative about government inefficacy. Typical. It’s as if they’re more focused on gatekeeping the real story rather than shining a light on human resilience.

Look at how Fox News might approach this—zeroing in on the “chaos narrative,” sensationalizing every aftershock. They’re quick to demonize leadership but slow to showcase how ordinary Venezuelans are banding together during one of the worst crises imaginable. The establishment wants us to believe that political agendas are the priority, while resilient communities are literally saving lives.

And let’s be real; where’s the intersection of humanity in all this? The media thrives off division and drama. They stand in stark contrast to those in Venezuela, who are employing ingenuity and solidarity despite the dire conditions. So while the talking heads on MSNBC focus on political chaos and confusion, those in the trenches are focused on healing and rebuilding. The corporate media narrative is barking up the wrong tree, missing the essence of what’s happening on the ground.