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On July 2, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1915, Porfirio Díaz, Mexican general and politician, 29th President of Mexico (born 1830) passed away. In 1942, Vicente Fox, Mexican businessman and politician, 35th President of Mexico was born. In 1948, Mutula Kilonzo, Kenyan lawyer and politician (died 2013) was born. In 1976, Tomáš Vokoun, Czech-American ice hockey player was born. In 1986, Rodrigo Rojas and Carmen Gloria Quintana are burnt alive during a street demonstration against the dictatorship of General Augusto Pinochet in Chile. In 1989, Andrei Gromyko, Soviet economist and politician, Soviet Minister of Foreign Affairs (born 1909) passed away. In 2000, Vicente Fox Quesada is elected the first President of México from an opposition party, the Partido Acción Nacional, after more than 70 years of continuous rule by the Partido Revolucionario Institucional. In 2008, Colombian conflict: Íngrid Betancourt, a member of the Chamber of Representatives of Colombia, is released from captivity after being held for six and a half years by FARC. In 2015, Jacobo Zabludovsky, Mexican journalist (born 1928) passed away. In 2017, Vladislav Rastorotsky, a Russian (and former Soviet) artistic gymnastics coach, (born 1933) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Moscow Steps Back as Venezuela Deepens Ties With Washington

PravdaReport

July 1, 2026

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Moscow Steps Back as Venezuela Deepens Ties With Washington

Russia is not participating in the relief effort following the earthquake in Venezuela. For the first time, it has demonstrated an extremely pragmatic approach toward a former ally. The United States Prevented Caracas From Accepting Russian Assistance Russia has so far not sent even rescue teams or humanitarian cargo to Venezuela following the catastrophic earthquake. The Kremlin has limited itself to offering condolences, while the Foreign Ministry has said it will explore the possibilities of providing humanitarian assistance to Venezuelan friends. Meanwhile, the United States is playing the leading role in the rescue operation. Washington has allocated 320 million and deployed more than 900 military personnel to Venezuela, along with MQ-9 Reaper drones to search for survivors and assess the destruction. More than 24 countries, including Cuba, Iran, China, the Netherlands, France, Spain, and Germany, have also dispatched rescue teams, medical personnel, and equipment.

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