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Venezuela Crisis News

Latest verified updates on Venezuela’s political crisis, U.S. intervention, oil-sector recovery, migration, democratic transition demands, and regional fallout.

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KEY ACTORS
Nicolás Maduro—President of Venezuela since 2013, contested re-election in 2024
Opposition coalition—Political opposition challenging the Maduro government's legitimacy
FANB—Bolivarian National Armed Forces — national military loyal to the Maduro government
ACTIVE FRONTS & FLASHPOINTS
CaracasBorder regions (Colombia/Brazil)Essequibo dispute with GuyanaOil sector instability
KEY STATISTICS
DISPLACED7.7 million Venezuelans displaced abroad (R4V coordination platform, 2024)
ESCALATIONJuly 2024 — Disputed presidential election results spark widespread protests and international condemnation
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For these children , the earthquakes in Venezuela changed everything
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left85d ago

For these children , the earthquakes in Venezuela changed everything

Twin earthquakes devastated parts of Venezuela last month, destroying homes and causing significant loss, including the death of a mother in Caraballeda. UNICEF and World Vision are establishing "Child Friendly Spaces" in temporary shelters to support approximately 234,000 affected children through play and counseling as they cope with trauma and displacement.

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‘All we see is decay’: Covering the human toll of Venezuela’s earthquakes
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Al Jazeera
center85d ago

‘All we see is decay’: Covering the human toll of Venezuela’s earthquakes

Following back-to-back earthquakes on June 24, the death toll in Venezuela's La Guaira state has surpassed 4,300, with the UN estimating 50,000 missing amid widespread destruction. Residents report a lack of government assistance for rescue efforts, forcing many to search for loved ones in collapsed buildings themselves.

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Venezuela earthquakes toll rises to 3,889 as risk of disease grows
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Al Jazeera
center87d ago

Venezuela earthquakes toll rises to 3,889 as risk of disease grows

Venezuelan authorities reported on Thursday that the death toll from twin earthquakes last month has risen to 3,889, with at least 16,740 injured and 17,907 displaced. Regional health agencies warn of an increased risk of disease outbreaks among displaced populations due to limited access to clean water and healthcare services.

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A quest for closure: In search of the missing after Venezuela’s earthquakes
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Al Jazeera
center87d ago

A quest for closure: In search of the missing after Venezuela’s earthquakes

Two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela two weeks ago, leaving thousands of families like Adolfo Guerra's searching for missing loved ones amidst extensive rubble. With an official death toll of 3,811 and an unclear number of unaccounted individuals, many are seeking closure by personally searching or identifying remains at overwhelmed funeral parlors, fearing a repeat of the 1999 mudslide disaster.

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Trump support for Venezuela opposition head Machado wanes
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dw.com
center88d ago

Trump support for Venezuela opposition head Machado wanes

Opposition politician María Corina Machado's planned return to Venezuela was obstructed by the US government, which ordered her private jet back over North Carolina in June, citing concerns that political disputes could complicate earthquake relief efforts. This action signals a waning of US support, with the State Department prioritizing stabilization over Machado's immediate return, despite her crucial role in the 2024 opposition victory.

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DW News
center88d ago

Trump's support for Venezuela opposition head Machado wanes

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado was reportedly prevented from flying to Venezuela from the US by the US government, citing concerns that her return could complicate disaster relief efforts following recent earthquakes. Machado, who had planned to return via Panama, has accused Venezuela's interim government of obstructing aid, while US officials suggest their actions prioritize stabilization over Machado's immediate return.

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Venezuela earthquakes death toll jumps to more than 3 , 500
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aljazeera.com
center89d ago

Venezuela earthquakes death toll jumps to more than 3 , 500

More than 3,500 people have died and nearly 18,000 are unhoused following twin earthquakes of magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5 that struck Venezuela on June 24. Experts warn of an impending health crisis due to thousands sleeping in crowded shelters with limited access to clean water and rising reports of infectious diseases.

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Venezuela earthquakes death toll jumps to more than 3,500
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Al Jazeera
center89d ago

Venezuela earthquakes death toll jumps to more than 3,500

More than 3,500 people have died following twin earthquakes of magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5 that struck Venezuela on June 24, with lawmaker Jorge Rodriguez reporting 16,740 injured and 17,854 left homeless. Experts warn of an impending health crisis due to thousands sleeping in crowded shelters with limited access to clean water and rising reports of infectious diseases.

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'I ate ketchup and cheese,' says Venezuelan girl trapped under quake rubble for 32 hours
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BBC Latin America
center90d ago

'I ate ketchup and cheese,' says Venezuelan girl trapped under quake rubble for 32 hours

Fabiana was trapped in the rubble of a 10-storey residential building after two earthquakes rocked Venezuela in June.

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Venezuelan leader marks Independence Day with message of ‘no social unrest’
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Al Jazeera
center91d ago

Venezuelan leader marks Independence Day with message of ‘no social unrest’

Interim President Delcy Rodriguez marked Venezuela's Independence Day by asserting "no social unrest" amid criticism of her government's response to deadly June 24 earthquakes that killed 3,342 people and left thousands homeless. Rodriguez blamed "propaganda" and "conspiracies" for backlash, while opposition leader Maria Corina Machado organized independent disaster relief efforts.

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How a son rescued his father from the rubble of Venezuela’s earthquakes
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Al Jazeera
center91d ago

How a son rescued his father from the rubble of Venezuela’s earthquakes

On June 24, a 7.2-magnitude earthquake collapsed the Ritasol Palace in La Guaira, Venezuela, trapping Jose Garcia and his two young sons in the basement rubble. Over 20 hours later, on June 25, Jose's eldest son, Jesus Garcia, a former firefighter, coordinated with a police squad and his old colleagues to rescue his father and brothers from the debris.

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‘A nightmare’: Strugging with the aftermath of Venezuela’s earthquakes
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Al Jazeera
center93d ago

‘A nightmare’: Strugging with the aftermath of Venezuela’s earthquakes

On June 24, twin earthquakes of magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5 struck Venezuela, killing 2,645 people and leaving an estimated 38,500 missing, with La Guaira being one of the hardest-hit areas. International rescue teams and local volunteers are searching for survivors amidst collapsed buildings and widespread displacement, while some residents accuse the government of shoddy construction and a corrupt system.

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Anguished families left to identify Venezuela quake victims at makeshift morgue
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BBC Latin America
center93d ago

Anguished families left to identify Venezuela quake victims at makeshift morgue

In La Guaira, Venezuela, families are identifying earthquake victims at a makeshift morgue in a port storage facility as the death toll surpasses 2,600. The scale of the disaster has overwhelmed local services, forcing improvised identification methods including viewing over 1,000 images of bodies on screens.

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Venezuela quake survivor pulled out alive after eight days
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BBC Latin America
center93d ago

Venezuela quake survivor pulled out alive after eight days

Hernán Gil, a security guard, was rescued alive after eight days trapped under 140 tonnes of rubble in Catia La Mar, Venezuela, following twin earthquakes on June 24. The complex rescue operation involved international teams, and Gil was visited in hospital by Acting President Delcy Rodríguez, who described the event as a "natural tragedy on a scale we never imagined."

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The US deported them to Venezuela - hours later earthquakes struck
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BBC Latin America
center94d ago

The US deported them to Venezuela - hours later earthquakes struck

On June 24, US authorities deported over 140 Venezuelans, including Abelardo Rincón, who landed and contacted family hours before twin earthquakes struck Venezuela, killing at least 2,200 and leaving 50,000 missing. Rincón and other deportees housed in a hotel near the coast are among the missing, with families desperately searching for answers amid the disaster and limited information from Venezuelan authorities.

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‘Miracle’: Trapped man rescued eight days after Venezuela earthquakes
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Al Jazeera
center94d ago

‘Miracle’: Trapped man rescued eight days after Venezuela earthquakes

Rescue workers extracted Hernan Gil, a 43-year-old security guard, from a collapsed building in Catia La Mar on Thursday, eight days after twin earthquakes devastated Venezuela. Gil's recovery offers a rare glimmer of hope as the country shifts focus from rescue to addressing the humanitarian needs of thousands displaced by the disaster, which has killed at least 2,295 people.

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In Pictures: Hunger, despair as Venezuela quake death toll rises
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Al Jazeera
center94d ago

In Pictures: Hunger, despair as Venezuela quake death toll rises

Hundreds of international rescuers are working to save Hernan Gil, trapped for eight days under a collapsed building in Catia La Mar following twin earthquakes on June 24. The disaster has killed at least 2,295 people, injured over 11,000, and left tens of thousands missing and nearly 13,000 homeless, with survivors facing hunger, desperation, and strained public services.

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‘A war zone’: Venezuela aid workers fear health crisis after earthquakes
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Al Jazeera
center94d ago

‘A war zone’: Venezuela aid workers fear health crisis after earthquakes

Aid workers fear disease outbreaks in overcrowded Venezuelan shelters lacking clean water and sanitation following twin earthquakes that killed at least 2,295 people and injured over 11,000. The United States has deployed 900 military personnel to support relief efforts, including repairing an airport runway, as the country's already strained healthcare system faces a potential widening health crisis.

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Aunt of Venezuelan boy pulled from rubble tells BBC she will give him 'mother's warmth'
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BBC Latin America
center94d ago

Aunt of Venezuelan boy pulled from rubble tells BBC she will give him 'mother's warmth'

Andreina Sarmiento, aunt of two-year-old Kleiber Moran, expressed elation at his rescue from rubble in Venezuela's La Guaira state after six days, stating she will care for him with "mother's warmth" while hoping for his parents' recovery. The boy's rescue offers a "source of hope" amid rising death tolls from recent earthquakes, with search efforts continuing for tens of thousands reported missing.

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As Venezuela responds to earthquake devastation, volunteers take charge
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Al Jazeera
center95d ago

As Venezuela responds to earthquake devastation, volunteers take charge

Deadly earthquakes of magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5 struck Venezuela on June 24, killing over 2,295 people and injuring 11,000, with the UN warning the toll could reach 10,000. Recovery efforts have been largely driven by volunteers and citizens like Andreina Velasquez and Jeff Sombrito, as government aid has been slow to reach affected areas, leading to growing public anger.

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