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La Guaira parish priest: Never stop praying for Venezuela
Following the devastating earthquake that struck the country on 24 June, Father Antonio Rella, parish priest of Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, describes a landscape marked by grief, uncertainty and solidarity. As his parish has become a hub for relief efforts serving the hardest-hit communities, he says that both material and spiritual reconstruction will require time, perseverance and prayer. Read all
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The Guardian
· Jun 26, 2026
Venezuela earthquakes: frantic search for survivors continues, with 235 confirmed dead so far – latest updates
“We hope to rescue as many living people as possible’, says the acting president, Delcy Rodríguez, but authorities fear the death toll will be in the thousandsA senior American military official has arrived in Venezuela’s capital Caracas to oversee US relief efforts, the US Southern Command (Southcom), whose area of responsibility covers Latin America and the Caribbean, said.US Marine Corps Maj Gen Kevin Jarrard is serving as the senior Southcom official on the ground to coordinate relief operations with local teams, Southcom said in a post on X. Continue reading...
Buenos Aires Times
· Jun 25, 2026
Milei puts 'differences' aside, sends help to Venezuela after quakes
Despite longstanding tensions between Buenos Aires and Caracas, Argentina’s government swiftly expressed solidarity with Venezuelans in the aftermath of the tragedy. Leer más
Real Clear Politics
· Jun 21, 2026
Why Much of Latin America Is Embracing MAGA
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CBNNews
· Jul 6, 2026
Venezuelan Earthquake Death Toll Soars as Country's Independence Day Arrives
The death toll keeps rising in Venezuela, and reports indicate tens of thousands of people are still missing. CBN's Operation Blessing is there in Venezuela, operating a relief kitchen to prepare thousands of meals, packing them up, and sending them out to the streets.
Sky News Australia
· Jun 28, 2026
Pope Leo offers prayers after Venezuela earthquake tragedy
Pope Leo has expressed his solidarity and closeness to the people in Venezuela after the two earthquakes last week. He has offered prayers for the victims and their families, the injured and those involved in the search and rescue efforts. It is being considered Venezuela's deadliest earthquake in modern history.
Al Arabiya English
· Jul 1, 2026
Moment Twin Earthquakes Hit Venezuela
Security camera captures the moment a 7.2 and a 7.5 magnitude earthquakes strike Venezuela, prompting dozens of people to run out of a building in panic. #Venezuela
Global Voices
· Jul 11, 2026
Follow the story: Local journalists, media and advocates covering Venezuela’s earthquakes
From La Guaira to affected communities nationwide, these Venezuelan voices are documenting the disaster and helping people find reliable information.
Agencia Peruana de Noticias Andina
· Jun 26, 2026
Peru: Government deploys rescue team, humanitarian aid to Venezuela
The Peruvian Government and people express their solidarity with the citizens of Venezuela over the profound sorrow caused by the powerful earthquakes that struck their country, resulting in loss of lives, injuries, and severe material damage, the President of the Republic, Jose Maria Balcazar, said in a statement on Friday.
teleSUR English
· Jun 22, 2026
Venezuela Urges Latin American Integration to Counter U.S. Hegemony
Venezuela’s Acting President urged this Monday Latin American nations to unite against imperialist hegemony during the closing ceremony of the “Homeland is America” colloquium in Caracas. The international event, held at the prestigious Teresa Carreño Theater in the Venezuelan capital, gathered historians, intellectuals, legislators, and high-level delegations from 12 Latin American nations. The summit aimed []
South China Morning Post
· 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...
MS NOW
· 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.
Workers World
· Jul 6, 2026
U.S. and media vultures prey on Venezuela
By Sergio Rodríguez Gelfenstein Sergio Rodríguez Gelfenstein The author is a consultant, international analyst and former Director of International Relations of the Presidency of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela. Original in Spanish: estados-unidos-y-la-carrona-mediatica. Translation: John Catalinotto I’m not saying anything new when I say that January 3, 2026, marked a . . . Continue reading U.S. and media vultures prey on Venezuela at Workers.org
Portside
· Jun 30, 2026
Venezuelans Just Deported by Trump Among the Missing After Earthquakes
Venezuelans Just Deported by Trump Among the Missing After Earthquakes Judy Tue, 06/30/2026 - 19:42
Utusan Malaysia
· Jun 28, 2026
Bantuan lambat, rakyat Venezuela cari sendiri mangsa bawah runtuhan
CARACAS: Penduduk Venezuela kini terpaksa mencari sendiri ahli keluarga yang hilang ketika masa semakin suntuk untuk mengesan mangsa terselamat susulan dua gempa bumi kuat yang melanda negara itu pada Rabu lalu. Jumlah korban terus meningkat kepada sekurang-kurangnya 920 orang dan lebih 51,000 lagi dilaporkan masih hilang. Di kawasan paling teruk terjejas, orang ramai dilihat menggali ... Read more The post Bantuan lambat, rakyat Venezuela cari sendiri mangsa bawah runtuhan appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.
Associated Press
· Jun 25, 2026
Venezuela earthquakes LIVE: Views from Caracas after 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude quakes
Live view from Caracas after Venezuela was struck by back-to-back 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude earthquakes, among the strongest in more than a century. Acting President Delcy Rodríguez said at least 164 were dead and 971 injured. #venezuela #earthquake #live
Arise News
· Jun 28, 2026
Pope Leo Offers Prayers, Support For Venezuela After Deadly Earthquakes
Pope Leo expresses solidarity with Venezuela, offering prayers and support after deadly earthquakes killed many, injured others, and devastated communities.
Euronews
· Jun 26, 2026
Venezuela updates earthquake toll: 920 dead, 3,360 injured
National Assembly president Jorge Rodríguez updated the figure on Friday. The UN reports over 50,000 missing. Spain urges its citizens in Venezuela to contact consular emergency services.
brazilnews.net
· Jul 6, 2026
FIFA World Cup 2026: Paraguay President welcomes team after World Cup exit, hails their grit and courage
Asuncion [Paraguay], July 6 (ANI): Paraguayan President Santiago Pena received the national football team at Silvio Pettirossi International Airport in Luque upon their return from the FIFA World Cup 2026, where their journey ended with a 1-0 loss to France in the Round of 16, hailing the team's grit and courage.In a post on X, he shared photos from the welcome event, where members of the Paraguay national footb
Egyptian Gazette
· Jun 26, 2026
US leads relief operations after Venezuela quakes
A senior U.S. military official has arrived in Caracas to direct American relief operations after two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela, killing at least 235 people, the U.S. military announced Friday. “US Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Kevin J. Jarrard arrived in Caracas, Venezuela, today to oversee Department of War support for Venezuelan earthquake relief efforts,” the [] The post US leads relief operations after Venezuela quakes appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.
Qatar News Agency
· Jun 26, 2026
International Rescue Teams Arrive in Venezuela as Earthquake Death Toll Rises
Caracas, June 26 (QNA) - International rescue and relief teams have continued to arrive in Venezuela, two days after twin earthquakes devastated the capital, Caracas, and surrounding areas, killing at least 589 people and injuring 2,980, according to local authorities.
MercoPress
· Jun 25, 2026
Offers of aid pour in for Venezuela from across the Americas and beyond after its earthquake
Governments from across the Americas and other regions of the world expressed solidarity with Venezuela and offered assistance after the twin earthquake of magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 that struck the north-central part of the country on Wednesday and that, according to the first official toll, left at least 32 dead and more than 700 injured. Several countries announced the dispatch of rescue teams, while acting President Delcy Rodríguez thanked them for the shows of support.
CityNews Montreal
· Jun 25, 2026
At least 164 dead and 971 injured after powerful quakes rock Venezuela, acting president says
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — At least 164 people have died and 971 were injured after a pair of powerful quakes rocked Venezuela, Acting President Delcy Rodríguez said Thursday. Wednesday evening’s 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude earthquakes were among the strongest to strike Venezuela in more than a century and could be felt throughout the region. Buildings [] The post At least 164 dead and 971 injured after powerful quakes rock Venezuela, acting president says appeared first on CityNews Montreal.
CNN
· Jun 26, 2026
Before and after images show sheer devastation of Venezuela earthquakes
New satellite images shared by spatial intelligence company Vantor reveal extensive damage in the Venezuelan coastal city of La Guaira, just 10 miles north of central Caracas, following deadly twin earthquakes. The death toll from the deadly double earthquakes that hit Venezuela on Wednesday has risen to around 235, according to Health Minister Carlos Alvarado.
Proto Thema - English
· Jun 26, 2026
The number of missing persons in Venezuela nears 50,000, as families dig with their bare hands in search of loved ones
Nearly 4,300 people have been injured. La Guaira is among the worst-hit areas, while Caracas airport has suspended operations. International aid is now being mobilised The post The number of missing persons in Venezuela nears 50,000, as families dig with their bare hands in search of loved ones appeared first on ProtoThema English.
Al Jazeera
· Jun 26, 2026
Satellite images show Venezuela’s La Guaira before and after twin quakes
Satellite images compare Venezuela's coastal city of La Guaira before and after twin earthquakes struck.
Daily Finland
· Jun 27, 2026
Venezuela quake death toll rises to 1,430
The death toll from the earthquakes that struck Venezuela on Wednesday has risen to 1,430, Venezuelan National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez said Saturday, reported Xinhua. Rodriguez said on state television that 3,238 people have been injured and 3,142 families affected by the disaster. After the two powerful magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 earthquakes, Venezuela has recorded 430 light to moderate aftershocks, Rodriguez said in the latest government update on the national emergency. On behalf of Venezuelan authorities, Rodriguez offered his deepest condolences to the thousands of victims of the natural disaster. He said tens of thousands of people are still working around the clock on search and rescue operations.
Al Jazeera English
· Jun 26, 2026
Mother gives birth amid Venezuela earthquake devastation
Rescuers have helped a mother give birth amid the devastation in La Guaira, while searching for missing people following Venezuela’s devastating earthquake. 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
Reuters
· Jun 26, 2026
Exiled Venezuelans mourn earthquake victims at Buenos Aires mass
Hundreds of Venezuelans living in Buenos Aires gathered for a Catholic mass dedicated to victims of the earthquakes that struck Venezuela, as the death toll rose to around 235, according to authorities. #News #Reuters #Newsfeed #venezuela #earthquake #exiled #buenosaires Read the story here: https://reut.rs/4f1ZjTw 👉 Subscribe: https://reut.rs/4b8fRGn Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on X: https://twitter.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reuters/?hl=en
Vanguard News
· Jun 29, 2026
‘I wanted to be a Catholic priest as a child’ – Cubana Chief Priest
Nigerian socialite and businessman Pascal Okechukwu, famously known as Cubana Chief Priest, recently offered followers a rare glimpse into his formative years by sharing a throwback photo from his days as a junior seminarian. The post ‘I wanted to be a Catholic priest as a child’ – Cubana Chief Priest appeared first on Vanguard News.
BNO News
· Jul 6, 2026
Venezuela earthquake death toll rises to 3,535
The death toll from the double earthquake that struck Venezuela has risen to 3,535, with more than 16,700 people injured, according to updated figures released by the Venezuelan government. The government’s latest official update, dated Monday, listed 3,535 deaths, up from 3,342 on Sunday. The number of injured was unchanged at 16,740. The latest toll [] The post Venezuela earthquake death toll rises to 3,535 appeared first on BNO News.
San Antonio Current
· Jul 1, 2026
Catholic bishop seeks information on ‘wildly disturbing’ ICE arrest of nun walking to South Texas church
The Catholic Diocese of Brownsville is working to gather information on Sunday’s arrest of a nun as she was walking to church in McAllen, calling circumstances behind the actions by federal immigration agents “wildly disturbing.” U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials detained Sister Leticia “Letty” Ugboaja, a 56-year-old nun from Nigeria, and released her later [] The post Catholic bishop seeks information on ‘wildly disturbing’ ICE arrest of nun walking to South Texas church appeared first on San Antonio Current.
The Daily Wire
· 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 ...
Fox News
· Jun 21, 2026
Chef who fled communist country opens world's first Michelin-starred Cuban restaurant
Cuban chef Osmel Gonzalez left communist Cuba and is now making culinary history in Florida at Emelina, the first Cuban restaurant to earn a Michelin star.
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