The UN launching a $300 million appeal for earthquake survivors in Venezuela is a clear sign that this country is not getting the attention it deserves. Where are the howling voices from CNN and MSNBC? They’re too busy spinning tales of disaster and chaos in Venezuela while ignoring the context of the actual people suffering there. Instead, we’re fed a diet of government rhetoric and economic statistics, with hardly any room for human stories. You’d think a catastrophe of this magnitude would be front-page news, but corporate media would rather cover the Kardashians than throw a lifeline to real victims.

Let’s get real: when the UN steps in to demand a massive sum for humanitarian aid, it’s not just about disaster response; it’s a failing of local governance too, often overlooked by our illustrious media. Fox News may pat itself on the back for being “fair” or “balanced,” but let’s be honest—its focus is typically on painting a scapegoat rather than providing any substantive coverage. They love parading around the political elite while the people—real human beings stricken by natural and economic disasters—are left literally in the dust.

Even now, how many reports have you seen discussing the impact of these earthquakes on everyday Venezuelans? Instead, the narrative remains focused on an abstract danger—an unlivable country—rather than emphasizing how to help those left in despair. The question is: why is there such a stark difference in coverage for Venezuelan tragedies compared to other global crises? It’s about time corporate media put aside its hidden agendas and started reporting the truth. But let’s not hold our breath.