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Venezuela calls for release of frozen assets to help quake recovery

CARACAS, Venezuela (AFP)—Venezuela's government on Wednesday called for the release of frozen assets to help raise funds for the country's recovery from last month's twin earthquakes that killed at least 3,600 people.We call upon all countries currently holding blocked funds belonging to Venezuela to initiate a plan to release these funds so that they can be used for recovery efforts, Foreign Minister Yvan Gil Pinto told a meeting of UN officials and partners.There are accounts belonging to the Venezuelan state in various parts of the world that have been frozen as a result of illegal sanctions.
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Reuters
· Jun 26, 2026
Venezuela earthquakes shatter windows in Caracas
Windows shattered and people were seen running out of a compound when Caracas was hit by two of the biggest earthquakes in Latin America's modern history. The government estimated hundreds of people are still trapped and missing on top of 589 confirmed fatalities and 2,980 injuries. #venezuela #caracas #earthquake #southamerica #disaster
Vatican News
· 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
Attack the System
· 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.
teleSUR English
· Jul 1, 2026
Venezuela Declares Seven Days of National Mourning After June 24 Earthquakes
Officials release updated death toll and disaster response figures. On Wednesday, July 1, Venezuelan Acting President Delcy Rodríguez declared seven days of national mourning in memory of the victims of the June 24 earthquakes. RELATED: Venezuela Launches Global Solidarity Platform for Earthquake Victims “Venezuela’s soul has been torn apart by the human losses caused by []
Latin American Post
· 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.
Tampa Free Press
· Jun 27, 2026
As Venezuela Earthquake Death Toll Climbs Past 900, U.S. Deploys Elite Rescue Teams And $150M In Aid
THE BREAKDOWN: As the death toll from the June 24, 2026, earthquake in Venezuela surpasses 900 people, the United States government has launched a massive humanitarian response. The relief operation involves deploying more than 250 search-and-rescue personnel, activating regional military assets for logistical support, setting up free Starlink satellite internet, and committing 150 million in [] As Venezuela Earthquake Death Toll Climbs Past 900, U.S. Deploys Elite Rescue Teams And 150M In Aid
Utusan Malaysia
· 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.
Drudge Report
· Jun 25, 2026
DOUBLE QUAKE ROCKS VENEZUELA
DOUBLE QUAKE ROCKS VENEZUELA (Main headline, 1st story, link) Related stories:EXTENSIVE DAMAGESTRONGEST OF CENTURYPHOTOS Drudge Report Feed needs your support! Become a Patron
Al-Monitor
· Jun 25, 2026
Factbox-International aid heads to Venezuela after deadly earthquake
June 25 (Reuters) - Governments and humanitarian organizations worldwide have begun sending cash, rescue teams and other forms of aid to Venezuela after two powerful earthquakes on Wednesday killed at least 188 people and left more than 1,500 injured, with casualties expected to rise.The back-to-back quakes, measuring 7.2 and 7.5 in magnitude and striking roughly 160 km (100 miles) west of the capital Caracas, damaged at least 250 buildings and left, at the most recent tally, about 200 people trapped in debris.U.N. HUMANITARIAN AFFAIRS OFFICE
Workers World
· Jul 4, 2026
UNAC says: ‘Return Venezuela’s stolen wealth for full quake recovery’
The United National Antiwar Coalition (UNAC) issued the following statement. Go to unac.notowar.net to read the statement in English and Spanish. You can also sign on to the statement and share it on social media. Earthquake recovery plus sovereignty is what Venezuelans want. We extend our full solidarity and condolences . . . Continue reading UNAC says: ‘Return Venezuela’s stolen wealth for full quake recovery’ at Workers.org
URL Media
· Jun 26, 2026
Following two earthquakes in Venezuela, the US and other countries pledge to send aid
Dos terremotos sucesivos sacudieron el centro-norte de Venezuela la tarde del miércoles 24 de junio y dejaron al menos 164 muertos y 971 heridos, según el primer balance oficial. Los [] The post Following two earthquakes in Venezuela, the US and other countries pledge to send aid appeared first on URL Media.
Tehran Times
· Jun 27, 2026
When the American arsonist wears a rescue uniform in Venezuela
TEHRAN — The twin earthquakes that struck north-central coastal Venezuela on June 24, registering magnitudes of 7.2 and 7.5, brought immense destruction to Caracas and La Guaira. With the death toll nearing 1000 as of writing this article, Western media frames the catastrophe as an isolated natural event met by American charity.
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
The Eastern Herald
· Jun 26, 2026
Venezuela’s Twin Earthquakes Kill 188 in the Ruins of a Country Already Broken
Twin earthquakes killed 188 and trapped 200 in Venezuela — the country’s worst seismic event in a century, hitting a nation hollowed by eight million refugees and economic collapse. Acting President Rodríguez declared a national emergency as rescue teams worked through the rubble of La Guaira.
Washington Examiner
· Jul 3, 2026
Venezuela’s earthquake exposed more than just fault lines
The twin earthquakes that struck Venezuela on June 24, killing more than 1,700 people and leaving entire neighborhoods in ruins, have become more than a natural disaster. They have exposed the deep structural failures of the Venezuelan state — failures that have been decades in the making and that no political rebranding can conceal. As []
Arutz Sheva
· Jul 8, 2026
Earthquake Crisis: 85 Families Left Homeless
Homes are gone, families are displaced, and Hatzalah Venezuela is delivering emergency aid where it's needed most.
Al Jazeera English
· Jun 25, 2026
Venezuela struggles to respond to devastating twin earthquakes
Reporting from Caracas for Al Jazeera, Noris Soto says authorities appear to lack a clear response plan in the aftermath of two powerful earthquakes. The recovery is being hampered by severe damage to communication systems, as displaced residents are housed in hotels. 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
Ya Libnan
· Jun 26, 2026
Venezuela Live Updates: More Rescuers Join Urgent Search for Quake Survivors as the death rises to 235
Rescue teams walking through a building that collapsed during the earthquakes in Venezuela.CreditAdriana Loureiro Fernandez for The New York Times The United States and Mexico were among the latest to send support as the death toll from two powerful earthquakes climbed to 235. Thousands were injured, and hundreds remained missing or trapped under rubble. Here’s []
Times of India
· Jun 27, 2026
Venezuela jolted again: 5.6-magnitude earthquake strikes Aragua amid rescue efforts
Venezuela is grappling with a fresh 5.6 magnitude earthquake, compounding the devastation from earlier twin quakes that claimed over 1,430 lives. Rescue efforts are ongoing amidst widespread destruction, with thousands injured and homeless. International aid is arriving as authorities work to restore power and address critical shortages in the hardest-hit areas, while the UN estimates significant economic losses.
Daily Mail
· Jun 25, 2026
The most shocking footage of Venezuela's killer earthquake: Apocalyptic scenes, terrifying airport collapse and citizens cheating death
The most shocking footage of Venezuela's killer earthquake: Apocalyptic scenes, terrifying airport collapse and citizens cheating death
ABC News
· Jul 7, 2026
Yacht owners and public housing residents once shared Venezuela's coast. Now they share its ruin
In Venezuela, a devastating earthquake on June 24 has left about 17,000 people homeless
News Americas Now
· Jun 30, 2026
The US Sent $300 Million To Help Venezuela Earthquake Victims – But Where Is The Billions In Venezuelan Oil Revenue It Controls?
By Staff Reporter | NewsAmericasNow.com News Americas, WASHINGTON, D.C., Tues. June 30, 2026: The United States says it has committed over 300 million in humanitarian aid to help the Venezuela earthquake that has so far killed over 1,700 people and left thousands more injured and missing. It is a significant sum, but it is dwarfed []
World Politics Review
· Jun 29, 2026
Venezuela’s Earthquake Recovery Is a Disaster Decades in the Making
Last week's earthquakes hit Venezuela when it was already weakened by years of economic decline, dictatorship and sanctions, complicating both rescue efforts and long-term recovery. The post Venezuela’s Earthquake Recovery Is a Disaster Decades in the Making appeared first on World Politics Review.
The Namibian
· Jun 24, 2026
Namibia’s financial milestones in 12 months
Namibia recorded several major economic milestones over the past 12 months, with the country successfully exiting the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) greylist, repaying its International Monetary Fund (IMF) emergency loan, and redeeming its largest-ever Eurobond. The country was removed from the task force’s greylist last week after addressing all 13 strategic shortcomings identified in [] The post Namibia’s financial milestones in 12 months appeared first on The Namibian.
ScheerPost
· 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 []
The Rising Nepal
· Jun 30, 2026
Over 58,000 buildings likely damaged or destroyed in Venezuela: satellite data
WASHINGTON, United States, June 30, 2026 (AFP) : The powerful twin earthquakes that struck Venezuela last week damaged o...
Democracy Now!
· Jun 26, 2026
Venezuela Earthquakes: U.S. Sanctions Impede Rescue Efforts as Death Toll Soars
The death toll from twin earthquakes that hit Venezuela Wednesday night is expected to reach into the thousands as rescuers continue to search for bodies trapped in the rubble. Hospitals are rapidly reaching a breaking point, and thousands of survivors have been left homeless. Reporter Andreína Chávez’s building was one of the countless residences in Venezuela’s capital Caracas and its surrounding region that were damaged by the massive quakes. Chávez was on the street when the earthquakes struck, and says she “saw at least three buildings partially collapse right in front of [her].” As Venezuelans band together to find survivors, the country is calling for international support and resources to step up critical rescue and recovery efforts. “We weren’t prepared for a disaster of this magnitude,” says Chávez. “Venezuela is a country that has been under U.S. sanctions as well as a country that has an infrastructure that is very deteriorated. We have public services that are very deteriorated, and all of that has been something that has really added to this tragedy.”
Interaksyon
· Jun 30, 2026
Expert Q&A: Why did so many buildings collapse in Venezuela’s double earthquake?
More than 500 people have been killed in Venezuela following powerful back-to-back earthquakes, with many more injured. Rescue teams have also been trying to locate people trapped in collapsed buildings. Here, Raffaele De Risi, associate professor in civil engineering at the University of Bristol, answered our questions about the role building design may have played [] The post Expert QA: Why did so many buildings collapse in Venezuela’s double earthquake? appeared first on Interaksyon.
The Tico Times
· 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.
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