Venezuela
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- Death toll in Venezuela quakes rises past 4,000
The death toll from twin earthquakes in Venezuela has exceeded 4,000. Rescue workers, soldiers, and relatives are searching for bodies at collapsed buildings in Caraballeda, La Guaira state.
- Venezuela quake death toll passes 4,000 as scale of recovery effort looms large
The death toll in Venezuela's twin earthquakes has exceeded 4,000, with 4,118 reported deaths and 16,740 injured. The quakes, which occurred on 24 June in La Guaira, have left thousands missing, prompting the UN and President Delcy Rodríguez to request financial assistance for recovery efforts.
- CIA Analysts Say Political Pressure Is on the Rise
CIA analysts report increased concerns about political influence undermining objective intelligence analysis since Donald Trump returned to office. The annual survey by the agency’s ombudsman for analytic integrity highlights specific criticisms of actions by then–Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, including dismissals of intelligence officers and revoked security clearances.
- Venezuela’s New Oil Rulebook Runs 29 Pages and Never Says PDVSA
Venezuela published a 29-page regulation implementing its January oil-law reform, which notably omits PDVSA, the state-owned oil company. The regulation allows private firms to operate from the wellhead, marking a shift in the country's oil industry structure.
- He’s Suspected of Hiring a Venezuelan Gang for a Political Killing. Trump Officials Still Work With Him.
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.
- Devastation, agony and hope: What we saw in Venezuela after the earthquakes
Earthquakes in Venezuela caused catastrophic damage in La Guaira, killing thousands and prompting rescue efforts to search rubble for missing people.
- Devastation, agony and hope: What we saw in Venezuela after the earthquakes
The earthquakes in Venezuela last month caused catastrophic damage in the port city of La Guaira, killing thousands and prompting rescuers to search the rubble for missing people.
- PAHO warns Venezuela quake health emergency has entered critical phase
The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) warned that the health emergency from earthquakes in north-central Venezuela on June 24 has entered a critical phase as of July 8, with 3,811 deaths and 16,740 injuries reported. The focus is on preventing disease outbreaks among displaced people.
- Venezuela’s turn to Israel is about survival, not conviction
Venezuela's shift toward Israel is described as a strategic move for survival rather than ideological alignment. Delcy Rodriguez is seeking to secure Washington’s support and undermine her primary political rival by courting Israel.
- How Venezuela’s ‘Hugo Chávez City’ collapsed
A complex named for Hugo Chávez in Venezuela has collapsed and become a death trap. The site is associated with the late socialist leader.
- Quake-hit Venezuela faces looming health threats as survivors crowd shelters
Venezuela faces health risks including disease outbreaks, poor sanitation, and lack of clean water after deadly earthquakes, according to the World Health Organization. Over 80 shelters have been opened, displacing 17,907 people as of Thursday.
- PM hails Israeli aid team for ‘rebuilding relations’ with Venezuela after 17 years of severed ties
Israel's delegation in Venezuela, assisting with rescue and recovery efforts, has developed a national reconstruction plan approved by the acting Venezuelan president. The Israeli prime minister praised the team for rebuilding relations after 17 years of severed ties.
- Venezuela earthquakes toll rises to 3,889 as risk of disease grows
The death toll from Venezuela's earthquakes has risen to 3,889, with an increasing risk of disease. The United Nations has launched a $300 million appeal to assist survivors.
- Chronic illness and diarrhea surge in quake-hit Venezuelan communities as humanitarian crisis builds
Chronic illness and diarrhea are surging in Venezuelan communities affected by recent earthquakes, exacerbating a growing humanitarian crisis. Victims are overwhelming relief services as the situation worsens.
- Helping Venezuela: USS San Antonio serves at Port of La Guaira
The U.S. Navy's USS San Antonio and USS Fort Lauderdale have arrived at Venezuela’s Port of La Guaira to support relief operations following 7.2- and 7.5-magnitude earthquakes that caused widespread destruction, including 3,811 reported deaths and 18,000 displaced people. U.S. forces are operating a communications and distribution node to deliver life-saving assistance.
- Helping Venezuela: Miami mayor honors search-and-rescue team’s service in La Guaira
Miami Mayor Eileen Higgins honored the Miami Department of Fire-Rescue team for their search-and-rescue efforts in La Guaira, Venezuela, following 7.2- and 7.5-magnitude earthquakes. The U.S. State Department deployed 79 members of Florida Task Force 2, who searched rubble in the hardest-hit area and returned safely despite risks.
- The IMF Counted Votes on Venezuela. Britain Uses a Different Rule
The IMF resumed dealings with Venezuela on April 16, guided by members holding a majority of voting power. Venezuela holds $4.9bn in reserve tranche and drawing rights, with Caracas announcing a $200m initial draw for reconstruction. Britain applied a different rule in the process.
- UN Asks Donors to Unfreeze Venezuela’s Assets to Rebuild
The United Nations has requested $296 million to assist 1.3 million Venezuelans over six months, emphasizing the need for sanctions relief and the release of frozen assets. A UN estimate on July 6 placed direct physical damage at $37 billion.
- Venezuela Asks Britain for $1.95bn of Gold Buried Under London
Venezuela's interim president Delcy Rodríguez has requested the release of $1.95bn in gold held by the Bank of England, which has stored 31 tonnes since 2008. The request comes amid a toll from June 24 earthquakes that killed 3,811 people and injured 16,740.
- Open letter to NATO: the false promise of militarized security
The article criticizes NATO for increasing military spending and arms production despite its members' history of using force in violation of international law in countries like Iran, Iraq, Venezuela, Libya, Syria, and through the open-ended War on Terror. It questions the effectiveness of militarized security strategies.
- Citizenship and Immigration Services ordered to resume processing work permit applications
A federal judge ordered U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to resume processing I-765 employment authorization applications for noncitizens from 39 countries after a lawsuit argued the freeze violated immigration laws. The judge rejected USCIS's claim that policy memos freezing applications were shielded from judicial review, stating they constituted final agency actions under the Administrative Procedure Act.
- On La Guaira’s beaches, Venezuela quake survivors improvise showers and toilets amid water shortages
Thousands of Venezuelans in La Guaira are struggling with water shortages and sanitation after recent earthquakes, leading to improvised showers and toilets on beaches. Over 18,000 people are displaced, living in temporary shelters or public spaces, while the government and aid groups distribute emergency supplies.
- On La Guaira’s beaches, Venezuela quake survivors improvise showers and toilets amid water shortages
Thousands of people in Venezuela affected by recent earthquakes are struggling with water shortages and improvised sanitation facilities. Survivors in La Guaira have resorted to creating makeshift showers and toilets due to disrupted hygiene services.
- #Venezuela: La Guaira's mass #graves take in unclaimed bodies
Venezuela is burying unclaimed bodies from twin earthquakes that struck on June 24. Mass graves are being dug in La Guaira, one of the hardest-hit areas, as the search for victims continues.
- ‘It’s Catastrophic’: Chicago Groups Mobilize To Provide Aid For Venezuela After Deadly Earthquakes
Chicago organizations are collaborating to provide aid to Venezuela after two major earthquakes killed over 1,700 people and displaced thousands. Local groups like the Illinois Venezuelan Alliance have partnered with community businesses to collect donations, emphasizing solidarity with Venezuelan communities.
- A spirit of resilience helps Venezuelans face healthcare challenges after the quakes
Venezuela's healthcare system is struggling due to economic collapse, with recent disasters adding further stress. Venezuelans are showing resilience in facing these challenges.
- A spirit of resilience helps Venezuelans face healthcare challenges after the quakes
Venezuela's healthcare system, already strained by economic collapse, faces increased stress due to recent disasters. Venezuelans exhibit resilience in addressing these healthcare challenges.
- How a top State Dept. official "went rogue" over Machado's Venezuela plans
Deputy Secretary of State Chris Landau is suspected of miscommunicating U.S. policy to two countries regarding Maria Corina Machado's attempts to enter Venezuela after earthquakes. The Trump administration opposes aiding Machado's return, but Landau's actions caused internal arguments, international confusion, and tensions with Machado supporters.
- Venezuela quake death toll reaches 3,685 as economists urge lifting of US sanctions
The death toll from twin earthquakes in northern Venezuela on June 24 has risen to 3,685, with 150 additional fatalities reported. The injured number 16,740, 6,462 rescued, and 17,907 homeless. Economists are urging the US to lift sanctions.
- In Venezuela, hope of finding survivors after the twin earthquakes gives way to mourning
In Venezuela, hope of finding survivors after twin earthquakes has shifted to mourning. Volunteers are attempting to recover bodies from a collapsed building in La Guaira.
- Los Angeles County USA-2 search-and-rescue team is welcomed home after 11 days in Venezuela
The Los Angeles County USA-2 search-and-rescue team, comprising 71 members and six K-9 teams, returned home after spending 11 days in Venezuela searching for survivors among debris.
- Bay Area residents mobilize aid for Venezuela quake victims
Bay Area residents are organizing aid for Venezuela earthquake victims by shipping 1,500 boxes of donated goods. The effort follows a deadly earthquake in June.
- Repression turns to rage after quakes in Venezuela
Venezuelans are expressing anger over their government’s inadequate disaster response following earthquakes, despite facing potential imprisonment for doing so.
- Supplies collected in Pineville to help families affected by Venezuela earthquakes
88 pallets of essential supplies collected in Pineville are being sent to Venezuela to aid families affected by recent earthquakes. Pineville police have transported 30 pallets to Miami for shipment, and officials warn that recovery efforts are becoming increasingly difficult as thousands remain missing and over 3,500 deaths have been confirmed.
- Venezuela earthquake death toll rises to 3,535 as thousands remain displaced
The death toll from Venezuela's twin earthquakes has risen to 3,535, with nearly 18,000 people remaining homeless over a week after the disaster struck the capital and nearby coastal areas.
- To Help Venezuelans After the Quake, End U.S. Sanctions
Venezuela is struggling to recover from deadly earthquakes amid economic collapse and U.S. sanctions. The U.S. has provided limited aid and a partial sanctions waiver, but the article argues that lifting all sanctions is necessary for adequate relief and reconstruction.
- Chicago man deported in ‘error’ has been struggling to adjust since feds returned him to the U.S.
Jose Enrique Ojeda Duarte, a Venezuelan asylum-seeker, was wrongfully deported to Venezuela in April due to a clerical error, despite having pending legal cases in the U.S. After legal interventions, he was returned to Chicago in June but continues to struggle with emotional distress and fear of re-arrest following his detention under Operation Midway Blitz.
- Flying to Venezuela Again: Iberia Returns as Caracas Airport Stays Crippled
Iberia resumes flights to Venezuela in early July, rerouting from Madrid to Valencia via Santo Domingo due to damage at Caracas' Maiquetía Airport, which remains limited to relief and official flights following June earthquakes.
- L.A. County rescue teams deployed to Venezuela leaned on support team at home. "We're all working together"
L.A. County rescue teams were deployed to Venezuela and relied on a support team based in Pacoima. The three-member team operates out of a warehouse in the area.
- L.A. County rescue teams deployed to Venezuela leaned on support team at home. "We're all working together"
L.A. County rescue teams deployed to Venezuela relied on a support team based in a Pacoima warehouse. The three-member team emphasized collaboration, stating, 'We're all working together.'