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US will leverage catastrophe in Venezuela to increase its influence, says expert

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June 27, 2026

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Amanda Harumy points out that Venezuelans have a history of self-organization, but that humanitarian aid is fundamental. Zoe. , June 27, 2026

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Vatican News

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· Jul 10, 2026

Death toll on the rise in quake-struck Venezuela amid humanitarin crisis

The economic aftershocks following Venezuela’s devastating double earthquakes are creating a knock-on humanitarian crisis. Read all

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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· Jun 26, 2026

Venezuela isytihar darurat akibat dua gempa bumi kuat

CARACAS: Venezuela mengisytiharkan darurat selepas dua gempa bumi kuat kelmarin sehingga mengorbankan 32 nyawa dan menyebabkan ba­ngunan di ibu negara runtuh, sekali gus mendorong Presiden Amerika Syarikat (AS), Donald Trump, menawarkan bantuan. Pemimpin sementara Venezuela, Delcy Rodriguez berkata, sebanyak 20 gegaran susulan berlaku selepas gempa bumi berukuran 7.2 dan 7.5 magnitud melanda kawasan sama ... Read more The post Venezuela isytihar darurat akibat dua gempa bumi kuat appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Atlantic Council

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· Jul 11, 2026

Venezuela’s earthquakes have deepened this century’s biggest economic crisis

Given the historic deterioration of Venezuela's economy, post-earthquake recovery will be especially costly, complex, and urgent. The post Venezuela’s earthquakes have deepened this century’s biggest economic crisis appeared first on Atlantic Council.

teleSUR English

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· Jun 26, 2026

Venezuela Earthquake Death Toll Climbs to 235 Victims

Venezuela, earthquake, Carlos Alvarado, Delcy Rodríguez, La Guaira, humanitarian response, rescue operations, United Nations, natural disaster

South China Morning Post

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· Jun 25, 2026

US-led relief effort puts Washington’s post-Maduro strategy in Venezuela to the test

The United States is mounting a large-scale humanitarian operation in Venezuela after twin earthquakes devastated the South American country, putting to the test Washington’s role as the most influential international partner in the country’s post-Maduro transition. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington was deploying search-and-rescue teams, military logistics and humanitarian help after Wednesday’s magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 earthquakes, which have killed at least 164 people and injured...

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Related coverage for "US will leverage catastrophe in Venezuela to increase its influence, says expert": Vatican News — Death toll on the rise in quake-struck Venezuela amid humanitarin crisis . ScheerPost — Disaster Capitalism In Haiti Gives A Glimpse Into Imperialist Shock Doctrine. Utusan Malaysia — Venezuela isytihar darurat akibat dua gempa bumi kuat. Atlantic Council — Venezuela’s earthquakes have deepened this century’s biggest economic crisis. teleSUR English — Venezuela Earthquake Death Toll Climbs to 235 Victims. South China Morning Post — US-led relief effort puts Washington’s post-Maduro strategy in Venezuela to the test