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Forget Maduro — Diosdado Cabello is the one holding Venezuela hostage

Washington Examiner

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July 13, 2026

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Forget Maduro — Diosdado Cabello is the one holding Venezuela hostage

As Venezuela’s interim leader charts a course after former dictator Nicolas Maduro’s removal, Delcy Rodriguez faces a decisive test. Turning over Diosdado Cabello to U.S. authorities would confirm that her government’s cooperation with American security agencies and her welcome of an Israeli rescue team in Caracas represent a substantive shift, not mere rhetoric. Without a []

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McKoysNews

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· Jul 6, 2026

Dominican Republic and Arajet Deliver Humanitarian Medical Aid to Earthquake-Hit Venezuela

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic — The Government of the Dominican Republic, in partnership with national [] The post Dominican Republic and Arajet Deliver Humanitarian Medical Aid to Earthquake-Hit Venezuela appeared first on McKoysNews.

South China Morning Post

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· Jun 25, 2026

Venezuela earthquakes draw aid from governments that cut ties with Caracas

Venezuela received offers of rescue teams and humanitarian aid from across the Americas on Thursday, including from right-wing governments that had broken off diplomatic relations with Caracas less than two years ago, after two earthquakes killed at least 188 people. The quakes, of magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 and 39 seconds apart, struck the north of the country on Wednesday evening and were the strongest to hit Venezuela in more than a century. Interim President Delcy Rodriguez declared a nationwide...

Latin American Post

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· Jul 8, 2026

Venezuela Quakes Shake Prisons as Political Prisoners Face Aftershock Neglect

After Venezuela’s twin earthquakes, relatives say political prisoners are trapped inside damaged facilities, grieving lost family members and eating worse meals, while a battered nation counts thousands dead and confronts a disaster layered atop years of political and economic collapse. The post Venezuela Quakes Shake Prisons as Political Prisoners Face Aftershock Neglect appeared first on LatinAmerican Post.

Prensa Latina

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· Jul 6, 2026

Maduro-Cilia’s call for peace, unity, the well-being of all Venezuela

Caracas, Jul 5 (Prensa Latina) Constitutional President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Deputy Cilia Flores, called for peace, unity, and the well-being of all Venezuela as the nation commemorates National Independence Day. The post Maduro-Cilia’s call for peace, unity, the well-being of all Venezuela first appeared on Prensa Latina.

The Tico Times

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· Jun 27, 2026

Costa Rica Sends Rescue Mission to Venezuela After Devastating Earthquakes

Costa Rica has sent a rescue and humanitarian mission to Venezuela after two powerful earthquakes left widespread damage, collapsed buildings and an urgent need for international search-and-rescue support. The first Costa Rican team, made up of 16 Red Cross specialists, left from Juan Santamaría International Airport to support emergency operations on the ground. The group [] The post Costa Rica Sends Rescue Mission to Venezuela After Devastating Earthquakes appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

teleSUR English

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· Jul 1, 2026

Venezuela Receives Brazilian Technical Support Post-Quake

Venezuela’s Acting President Delcy Rodríguez met on Tuesday with Brazilian Defense Minister José Múcio Monteiro, a special envoy from President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, to coordinate the deployment of crucial humanitarian aid and technical support. This initiative follows the two devastating earthquakes, measuring 7.2 and 7.5 magnitudes, that recently struck the nation, underscoring strong []

ScheerPost

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· Jul 7, 2026

Disaster Capitalism In Haiti Gives A Glimpse Into Imperialist Shock Doctrine

Jacqueline Luqman, Black Agenda Report. That Could Rattle Venezuela Long After The Earthquakes. The U.S. has attacked Venezuela through various means for decades and kidnapped President Maduro but is now claiming to assist with earthquake relief. If it’s role in Haiti is any guide, that so-called aid from the U.S. is a Trojan Horse bringing more []

Utusan Malaysia

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· Jul 6, 2026

Venezuela tidak akan terjerumus dalam pergolakan sosial

CARACAS: Presiden sementara Venezuela,Delcy Rodriguez, menegaskan negara itu tidak akan terjerumus ke dalam pergolakan sosial susulan dua gempa bumi yang mengorbankan hampir 3,000 nyawa serta menyebabkan ribuan lagi masih hilang. Gegaran, antara bencana gempa bumi paling buruk dalam sejarah Amerika Latin itu, berlaku pada 24 Jun lalu meruntuhkan puluhan bangunan dan menyebabkan ribuan penduduk kehilangan ... Read more The post Venezuela tidak akan terjerumus dalam pergolakan sosial appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

MS NOW

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· Jul 2, 2026

Twin earthquakes, 2 governments and a double disaster for U.S. deportees

For families of Venezuelans sent back hours before the world shook, there’s no separating Trump’s policies from their plight. The post Twin earthquakes, 2 governments and a double disaster for U.S. deportees appeared first on MS NOW.

Egyptian Gazette

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· Jun 26, 2026

Venezuelans take search for the missing in earthquake aftermath

Venezuelans took the search for missing loved ones into their own hands Friday in the aftermath of back-to-back earthquakes, saying they have seen few state rescue teams in the hardest-hit areas despite authorities projecting an image of a robust government response.The apparent lack of government help compounded families’ desperation as the pressure to find buried survivors [] The post Venezuelans take search for the missing in earthquake aftermath appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.

The Grayzone

· May 25, 2026

Delcy’s ‘gatekeeper’: sources say ex-Trump official Claver-Carone holds keys to Caracas

A mastermind of Trump’s hardline Latin American policies, Mauricio Claver-Carone no longer serves in the administration. But according to well-placed sources, he’s “picking who can operate” in Venezuela, controlling access to the government, and creating conflicts of interest. Speaking with reporters on May 21, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that Venezuelan President Delcy Rodriguez was on her way to New Delhi to discuss energy issues, and that he would be in India as well. “This is an important [] The post Delcy’s ‘gatekeeper’: sources say ex-Trump official Claver-Carone holds keys to Caracas first appeared on The Grayzone. The post Delcy’s ‘gatekeeper’: sources say ex-Trump official Claver-Carone holds keys to Caracas appeared first on The Grayzone.

brazilnews.net

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· Jun 25, 2026

Venezuela's Rodriguez says Rubio expresses "solidarity and support" in call after devastating quakes

Caracas [Venezuela], June 25 (ANI): Venezuelan acting President Delcy Rodriguez on Thursday said she held a telephonic conversation with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio following the catastrophic dual earthquakes that struck the South American nation. Taking to her official X account, Rodriguez stated, 'I spoke by phone with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who expressed his solidarity and support for the Ve

Al Arabiya English

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· Jun 26, 2026

Desperate Search For Quake Survivors in Venezuela’s La Guaira

“Please send people to help us remove the rubble because my son is there.” Desperate, Venezuelans dig through the rubble of collapsed buildings in an attempt to rescue their loved ones, after two powerful earthquakes that have left at least 235 dead.

Guinee news

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· Jul 1, 2026

Massa Guilavogui (BL) retrouvé : l’opposant visé par une enquête pour « tentative de coup d’État »

Disparu depuis 2025, Massa Douago Guilavogui refait surface. Il est au cœur d’une affaire de « tentative de coup d’État », a appris Guuneenews. Sept mois après l’annonce de sa disparition par le Bloc Libéral (BL), Massa Douago Guilavogui a finalement été localisé. Selon le président du parti, Oumar Sanoh, le responsable politique est actuellement []

BOL News

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· Jul 11, 2026

US issues first compensation payments to ‘Havana Syndrome’ victims

Havana syndrome first came to public attention in 2016 after hearing unusual high pitched sounds. The post US issues first compensation payments to ‘Havana Syndrome’ victims appeared first on BOL News.

Egypt Independent

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· Jun 29, 2026

Delcy Rodríguez’s Venezuela is in such dire straits she can’t afford to reject aid from either friends or foes

Four hours after powerful earthquakes devastated parts of Venezuela’s northern coast and the capital of Caracas, El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele announced on X that he had offered aid to the Venezuelan government to help deal with the aftermath of the tragedy. Ninety minutes later, Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodríguez retweeted the message from the The post Delcy Rodríguez’s Venezuela is in such dire straits she can’t afford to reject aid from either friends or foes appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Reuters

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· Jul 1, 2026

LIVE: Search for victims of Venezuela quakes continues in Caracas

As Venezuela enters its second week with thousands of people still missing after two massive quakes. With chances of survival narrowing by the hour, Venezuela's legislature head Jorge Rodriguez said on June 30 only one survivor — a 3-year-old child — had been rescued so far during the sixth day of rescue efforts. #venezuela #caracas #rescue #earthquakes #laguaira #victims #quakevictims #live #Reuters #News Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/

Drudge Retort

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· Jun 30, 2026

146 Venezuelans Deported Hours Before Earthquakes Struck Now Missing

A deportation flight from Miami arrived in Venezuela hours before Wednesday's earthquakes. On board were 146 Venezuelans, including 19 women and seven children, according to ICE Flight Monitor, an initiative of Human Rights First, which tracks deportation flights.

Associated Press

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· Jul 3, 2026

Venezuela's acting president defends government response to twin earthquakes

Venezuela's Acting President Delcy Rodríguez late Thursday pushed back against complaints that the government responded too slowly to the disaster and left civilians to shoulder most of the rescue efforts. #venezuela #earthquakes Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com​ This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home

Al Jazeera English

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· Jun 27, 2026

Venezuela leader jeered as rescue efforts hampered

Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodriguez has been jeered by residents as she visited a neighbourhood in Caracas devastated by the earthquakes. Rescue efforts have been hampered by years of economic collapse and strained infrastructure. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile

Euro Weekly News

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· Jun 30, 2026

A dog left to die now finds survivors no human can reach

In the middle of the desperate search for survivors following Venezuela’s devastating earthquake, one rescuer has captured hearts around the []

The Daily Wire

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· Jul 1, 2026

Earthquake Relief Marks Historic Shift In U.S. Relations With Venezuela

The Trump administration’s massive earthquake relief operation in Venezuela is highlighting a remarkable shift in U.S.-Venezuelan relations just six months after U.S. special forces captured former dictator Nicolás Maduro. After two massive earthquakes measuring magnitudes of 7.2 and 7.5 struck north-central Venezuela last week, the United States launched a robust relief operation, committing more than ...

Russia Today

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· Jul 8, 2026

Devastating Cuba: The American Empire is declining and is trying to drag everyone down with it

As Washington weakens, it is tightening the screws on Havana – using blockade, blackouts and mass suffering to punish defiance Read Full Article at RT.com

Yemen News Agency - SABA

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· Jul 11, 2026

Cuba: Power Outages Direct Result of US Blockade and Sanctions

Cuba: Power Outages Direct Result of US Blockade and Sanctions

PBD Podcast

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· Jun 27, 2026

Venezuela Is Begging For Help And Nobody Is Coming Fast Enough

A Venezuelan breaks down on air while telling Pat that personal friends were trapped under collapsed buildings waiting for rescue teams that never arrived in time. She says Venezuela was not prepared, needs supplies, and needs America to hear it firsthand. The PBD Podcast is hosted by Patrick Bet David, CEO of Valuetainment. Join us live every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 9 AM EST as we break down the biggest stories in news, politics, business, current events, and pop culture, plus interviews with today’s most influential leaders. Our mission is to enlighten, entertain, and educate current and future leaders through real conversations, sharp analysis, and bold perspectives. Watch the Home Team for real time reactions and catch exclusive one on one interviews with Patrick Bet David every Tuesday and Thursday featuring top entrepreneurs, executives, and newsmakers. Subscribe and join a community focused on leadership, growth, and thinking bigger. The future looks bright.

Attack the System

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· Jul 4, 2026

Venezuela, Cuba, Iran and the World Cup

(please share) View this email in your browser Return Venezuela’s Stolen Wealth for Full Quake Recovery Please join leading organizers from many organizations, well-known activists and writers. Sign our statement which is posted in both English and Español. We extend our full solidarity and condolences to the Venezuelan people [] The post Venezuela, Cuba, Iran and the World Cup first appeared on Attack the System.

Ya Libnan

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· Jun 25, 2026

Venezuela earthquakes live: Many casualties expected after buildings collapse

What’s happening? Rescuers search for victims in a collapsed building following an earthquake in Caracas, Venezuela, on Thursday. Photo: Juan Barreto/AFP via Getty Image President Delcy Rodriguez after two strong earthquakes and nearly two dozen aftershocks collapsed buildings in Caracas and elsewhere. Rodriguez has been running Venezuela since January, when a U.S. military operation on []

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