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Venezuelan earthquakes test Trump’s new western hemisphere policy after gutting of USAID

The Guardian

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June 28, 2026

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Venezuelan earthquakes test Trump’s new western hemisphere policy after gutting of USAID

Marco Rubio is scrambling to provide effective disaster response to country whose president US deposed in JanuaryThis week’s dual earthquakes in Venezuela are a test for the new era of American power in the western hemisphere, as the Trump administration scrambles to provide an effective disaster response mission to a country that it now calls an ally in Latin America, after a US special forces raid in January deposed the country’s strongman leader, Nicolás Maduro.The US is marshalling what secretary of state Marco Rubio called a “big, fast, effective” and “whole-of-government” response as the state department sent three specialised urban search and rescue teams and pledged a 150m assistance fund that one former disaster relief expert called the largest he had seen within 24 hours of an incident. Continue reading...

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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.

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...

The Hindu BusinessLine

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· Jun 26, 2026

Explained: Why has a national emergency been declared in Venezuela?

Explained: Why has a national emergency been declared in Venezuela?

Americas Quarterly

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· Nov 5, 2014

Cuba and the Summits of the Americas

In the coming months, the United States is going to face a tough choice: either alter its policy toward Cuba or face the virtual collapse of its diplomacy in Latin America. The upcoming Summit of the Americas, the seventh meeting of democratically elected heads of state throughout the Americas, due to convene in April 2015 ... Read more The post Cuba and the Summits of the Americas appeared first on Americas Quarterly.

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· Jul 11, 2026

3 Firm Statements: Venezuela Earthquake Reconstruction Is Sole Responsibility of the National Government

Venezuela earthquake reconstruction is declared a sovereign task, as Caracas rejects coordination with Colombia’s president‑elect and insists recovery will be led by its own state. Related: 4 Powerful Lessons teleSUR Venezuela Earthquake Coverage Brings From the Epicenter Venezuela earthquake reconstruction has become a central political and diplomatic issue after comments by Colombia’s president‑elect Abelardo de []

The Guardian

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· Jun 25, 2026

US, Cuba and Iran join global rescue effort after Venezuela earthquakes

Latin American and European counties also among those offering solidarity and help for country already facing a humanitarian crisisVenezuela earthquake – latest updatesCountries around the world, including Iran, the US and Cuba, have committed to help with rescue efforts in Venezuela after deadly twin earthquakes hit the country.On the evening of 24 June, Venezuela was rocked by two back-to-back earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 on the Richter scale that killed at least 164 people, injured close to 1,000 more, and caused significant damage to the capital Caracas, as well as areas across the north of the country. Continue reading...

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Related coverage for "Venezuelan earthquakes test Trump’s new western hemisphere policy after gutting of USAID": Utusan Malaysia — Venezuela isytihar darurat akibat dua gempa bumi kuat. South China Morning Post — US-led relief effort puts Washington’s post-Maduro strategy in Venezuela to the test. The Hindu BusinessLine — Explained: Why has a national emergency been declared in Venezuela?. Americas Quarterly — Cuba and the Summits of the Americas. teleSUR English — 3 Firm Statements: Venezuela Earthquake Reconstruction Is Sole Responsibility of the National Government. The Guardian — US, Cuba and Iran join global rescue effort after Venezuela earthquakes