Diosdado Cabello

Rafael Enrique Gámez Salas, accused of leading the Tren de Aragua gang in Venezuela, is being extradited to Chile for allegedly orchestrating the kidnapping and killing of dissident Ronald Ojeda. U.S. officials in the Trump administration have continued collaboration with Venezuelan Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello, who is under investigation for allegedly ordering the crime, despite prior U.S. charges against him and the Tren de Aragua gang.

Venezuelans in La Guaira manually search through rubble caused by two major earthquakes as government machinery remains unused due to fuel shortages. The government faces criticism for its response, including corruption allegations against officials seizing valuables from debris, while opposition leader Mara Corina Machado returns from exile to address the crisis.

A Doral-based nonprofit, Global Empowerment Mission, has dispatched over $1 million in aid to Venezuela following 7.2- and 7.5-magnitude earthquakes. The U.S. State Department and Southern Command supported the relief efforts, while Venezuelan authorities arrested individuals accused of looting in La Guaira. The death toll has risen to 2,295, with the U.S. Geological Survey estimating tens of thousands of fatalities.

Venezuela's interior minister Diosdado Cabello, who is wanted by the US, has been criticized as a 'thug' after videos showed him berating and hindering American rescuers in the country. The death toll from recent earthquakes has exceeded 1,700.

Venezuela's disaster zone in La Guaira was closed to the public, requiring volunteers to register in Caracas at the Poliedro de Caracas. Officials cited health and crowd control concerns to facilitate first responder operations. Grey Bull Rescue and other organizations are involved in disaster response efforts.

At least 164 people have died and 971 injured following two powerful earthquakes (7.2 and 7.5 magnitude) in Venezuela. Acting President Delcy Rodríguez reported extensive damage, particularly in La Guaira state, with rescue operations ongoing and a $200 million reconstruction fund announced.

At least 164 people have died and 971 were injured after two powerful earthquakes (7.2 and 7.5 magnitude) struck Venezuela, with La Guaira state among the hardest-hit areas. Acting President Delcy Rodríguez declared a state of emergency, mobilized rescue teams, and announced a $200 million reconstruction fund for damaged infrastructure.

Powerful earthquakes with magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5 struck Venezuela, killing at least 32 people and damaging infrastructure including the main airport. Rescue operations are ongoing in La Guaira state, declared a 'disaster zone,' with the death toll expected to rise due to collapsed buildings and ongoing aftershocks.

Venezuela's interim leader declared a state of emergency after twin earthquakes (magnitude 7.2 and 7.5) struck near Caracas, causing building collapses, airport closures, and likely widespread casualties. Rescue operations are underway, with authorities reporting injuries and structural damage but no official death toll yet.

A 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck west of Caracas, Venezuela, causing buildings to collapse in the capital. The US Geological Survey reported the quake occurred at a depth of 13km, but no casualties were immediately reported.

Back-to-back earthquakes of magnitudes 7.1 and 7.5 struck Venezuela, collapsing buildings in Caracas and prompting tsunami alerts for the Virgin Islands, Dominican Republic, and Puerto Rico. The quakes, centered near Morón, caused widespread damage, with residents reporting collapsed structures and emergency vehicles responding to injuries.

A 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck Venezuela, collapsing buildings in Caracas and causing widespread damage. The epicenter was west of Moron along the Caribbean coast, with a depth of 13 kilometers. Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello reported alarming situations in Caracas' Altamira neighborhood and urged people to remain outside due to aftershocks.

A 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck Venezuela, collapsing buildings in Caracas and causing widespread damage. The epicenter was located west of Moron along the Caribbean coast, with a depth of 8 miles. Venezuelan Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello reported alarming situations in Caracas's Altamira neighborhood and urged people to remain outside due to aftershocks.

Two powerful earthquakes, measuring 7.1 and 7.5 magnitudes, struck Venezuela, collapsing buildings in Caracas and triggering tsunami alerts for the Virgin Islands, Dominican Republic, and Puerto Rico. Authorities reported injuries and urged emergency response coordination, while residents described intense shaking and structural damage.

Venezuela's Diosdado Cabello rejected María Corina Machado's offer for talks with the chavista leadership, stating there is nothing on the table with the opposition or the Democratic Unitary Platform. The opposition had proposed negotiations following an unprecedented move.